Sibanye-Stillwater gold operations solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

22nd September 2023 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Sibanye-Stillwater gold operations solar photovoltaic project, South Africa – update

Name of the Project
Sibanye-Stillwater gold operations solar photovoltaic (PV) project.

Location
A site between the Kloof and Driefontein mining operations, in Gauteng, South Africa, has been secured and permitted.

Project Owner/s
Sibanye-Stillwater.

Project Description
Sibanye-Stillwater is developing a 50 MW solar PV project.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Funded off balance sheet by third parties – no funding is required from Sibanye-Stillwater.

Planned Start/End Date
Commercial operation expected in the second half of 2024.

Latest Developments
The project has been delayed by land claims over the permitted site. Consequent to legal processes and an investigation, the issues have been resolved, and the project will now progress.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Local developer.

Contact Details for Project Information
Sibanye-Stillwater executive VP of investor relations James Wellsted, email ir@sibanyestillwater.com.