Frost & Sullivan Investigates the Impact of the Electricity Supply Crisis on South African Mining

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 16, 2010 - In South Africa, the mining industry is the second largest electricity
consumer after the manufacturing sector. Electricity is not only an integral
input in any mining process but it is also critical in ensuring a safe and
healthy working environment in underground mines.

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"Electricity powers mining equipment and the transportation of personnel
and materials," explains Frost & Sullivan metals & mining analyst Wonder
Nyanjowa. "It is also used to pump underground water as well as to provide
ventilation and refrigeration in mines."

Curtailing electricity consumption in the South African mining industry
to 95% of normal consumption, combined with other operational problems, has
reduced capacity in the mines to approximately 90%. Mineral production has
declined whilst the health and safety of employees has been endangered.

To offer decision makers a perspective on the overall impact of the
electricity supply crisis on South Africa's mining industry, Frost & Sullivan
will be hosting an online analyst briefing on Thursday 25 March 2010 at
2:00pm GMT/ 4:00pm CAT.

The discussion will benefit equipment manufacturers, industry executives,
policy makers, and the investment services industry.

To participate in this briefing, please email Patrick Cairns at
patrick.cairns@frost.com with the following information: your full name,
company name, title, telephone number, e-mail, address, company website and
country. Upon receipt of the above information, a registration link will be
e-mailed to you. You may also register to receive a recorded version of the
briefing at anytime by submitting the aforementioned contact details.

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