A total of seven operating shifts were lost at the Middelpunt Hill UG2 shaft during the safety stoppage.

According to the company, this resulted in production losses of about 1500 PGM (4E) ounces during the period.

Anooraq Resources is a mining, exploration and development company, and controls and operates the Bokoni platinum mine, located on the eastern limb of the Bushveld Complex in South Africa.