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Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (symbol: PLG) is a leading exploration and development company specializing in the acquisition and development of platinum and palladium properties. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company is deeply invested in the exploration of valuable minerals including platinum, palladium, rhodium, gold, ruthenium, iridium, copper, and nickel.
One of the company's cornerstone projects is the Waterberg Project, located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa. Holding a 50.02% interest, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is the primary operator of this bulk underground PGM deposit. The Waterberg Project, discovered by the company, is being jointly developed with notable partners such as Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (Implats), the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), and Hanwa Co. Ltd.
The Waterberg Project is envisioned as a fully mechanized, shallow, decline access mine for palladium, platinum, gold, and rhodium. It is projected to become one of the largest and lowest-cost underground PGM mines globally. Current objectives for the project include advancing it to a development and construction decision, securing construction financing, and arranging concentrate offtake agreements.
Additionally, the company is at the forefront of next-generation battery technology through its initiative with Lion Battery Technologies Inc. (
Platinum Group Metals (NYSE American: PLG) (TSX: PTM) is positioning itself in the mining sector amid growing investment interest driven by increasing demand for critical metals. The company's focus is on platinum group metals (PGMs), which are essential for clean-energy technologies, industrial processes, and automotive pollution control.
The company's main asset is the Waterberg Project in South Africa. The current market environment shows strong demand for PGMs due to their important role in autocatalysis and various industrial applications, while potential supply constraints and geopolitical risks are tightening markets.
Platinum Group Metals (TSX: PTM, NYSE American: PLG) has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus with Canadian securities regulators and a corresponding registration statement with the SEC. This filing enables the company to offer up to US$250 million in common shares, debt securities, warrants, subscription receipts, or combinations thereof over a 25-month period. The new shelf prospectus replaces the expired 2022 registration statement, with specific offering terms to be determined based on market conditions and detailed in future prospectus supplements. The company's previous at-the-market common share offering terminated on July 21, 2024.
Platinum Group Metals (TSX: PTM) (NYSE American: PLG) has filed a technical report for its Independent Definitive Feasibility Study (2024 DFS) on the Waterberg Project in South Africa. The report, titled "Waterberg Definitive Feasibility Study Update, Bushveld Igneous Complex, Republic of South Africa," is dated October 9, 2024, with an effective date of August 31, 2024.
The DFS Technical Report was prepared by qualified persons from Stantec Consulting International , Protek Consulting (Pty) , and Turnberry Projects (Pty) It complies with NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 standards. The study involved international and South African engineering firms, with project management by Fraser McGill (Pty)
The report includes an updated independent mineral resource estimate effective August 31, 2024. The full technical report is available on SEDAR+ and the company's website.
Platinum Group Metals (TSX: PTM, NYSE American: PLG) announced positive results from an updated Definitive Feasibility Study (2024 DFS) for the Waterberg Mine. Key updates include:
- Mineral Reserve Increase: Proven and probable reserves up by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz.
- Extended Life of Mine: Now 54 years with steady annual production of 353,208 4E oz.
- Robust Economics: After-tax NPV at an 8% discount rate of USD $569 million, IRR of 14.2%.
- Low Costs: On-site cash cost of $658 per 4E oz, AISC of $761 per 4E oz.
- Strong Cash Flow: After-tax cashflow of $6.50 billion LOM.
- Capital Efficiency: Total project capital of $946 million.
Additional improvements include increased resource confidence, higher continuity, reduced capital expenditure by $200 million, improved mine management, and reduced water consumption by 36%. The Waterberg Project intends to create approximately 3,425 jobs, contributing to local economies and the automotive and energy sectors.
Platinum Group Metals announced its financial results for nine months ending May 31, 2024. The company reported a net loss of $4.02 million, a slight improvement from the $4.05 million loss in the previous year. General and administrative expenses decreased to $2.57 million from $2.92 million. The Waterberg Project in South Africa remains the primary focus, with recent approvals for budgets to continue work programs and updates to the 2019 Definitive Feasibility Study. Notable collaboration initiatives include a potential PGM smelter in Saudi Arabia with Ajlan & Bros and advancements in lithium battery technologies with Lion Battery Technologies. Platinum Group also reported a private placement raising $2.5 million and noted a 26% interest return for major shareholder, Hosken Consolidated Investments. The company holds diverse currencies, and exchange rates have impacted cash holdings. A new at-the-market equity program worth $50 million was announced, with $1.97 million raised so far. Future goals include further development of the Waterberg Project and finalizing concentrate offtake agreements.
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