Started in 2004, Impala 16 Shaft was instrumental in the designing and construction of Impala 17 Shaft complex, where key learning points from the former were adopted and applied. The project includes sinking of the Main and Ventilation Shafts, together with the underground development operations, building up to the production target of 250 000 tons per month. The Main Shaft will have a final depth of 1657m at 10.0m diameter and the Ventilation Shaft will be 1400m deep with a cross-sectional diameter of 6.8m. Both shafts are concrete lined.
Client: Impala Platinum – part of the Implats Group
Location: Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
Scope of work: Shaft sinking
Sector: Underground Mining
Production Target: 250 000 tons per month
Product used: Candy
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