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Explore DRDGOLD's subsidiary structure in the Western and Central Basins under CEO Niël Pretorius from June 2011. Discover their initiatives, research projects, and involvement in the mining industry, ensuring self-sustainability and zero cost to the taxpayer.
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Western Basin and Central Basin involvement Niël Pretorius, CEO June 2011
Relevant subsidiary structure: West Wits DRDGOLD West Wits Holdings West Wits Mining
Relevant subsidiary structure: ERPM DRDGOLD DRDSA ERPM
Current initiatives • Research project with leading academic institution • assessing viability of alternative water treatment technology using ERPM ice plant • Alignment with TCTA • assisting with execution of DWA mandate • Maintenance of reserve power allocation & infrastructure • to ensure adequate power for submersible pumps, plant and shaft • R7.8 million expended from Oct 2008 to present
Conclusion DRDGOLD supports the WUC proposal it is a full discharge of the terms of 2005 directive it provides the only self-sustaining, “zero-cost-to-taxpayer” solution it is the only proposal that will survive mine closures
Western Basin and Central Basin involvement Niël Pretorius, CEO June 2011