UMK halts work due to rain
2017-01-17 19:49:16 [Print]
BEIJING (Asian Metal) 17 Jan 17 - United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK), a manganese mining company in South Africa, has had to declare force majeure at its mine near Hotazel.
UMK said on January 6 it was receiving abnormal rainfall, which had flooded its opencast pits and rendered haul roads unserviceable and unsafe.
According to the company, pumping out excess water at the mines would begin as soon as feasible. It could take up to a week to restore normal operations after rainfall ceased . The company warned that supply of material to some contracted customers could be impacted . Other mines in the area were also affected, which could alter vessel loading slots at the port.
About United Manganese of Kalahari
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) is a South African company, mining manganese in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
UMK said on January 6 it was receiving abnormal rainfall, which had flooded its opencast pits and rendered haul roads unserviceable and unsafe.
According to the company, pumping out excess water at the mines would begin as soon as feasible. It could take up to a week to restore normal operations after rainfall ceased . The company warned that supply of material to some contracted customers could be impacted . Other mines in the area were also affected, which could alter vessel loading slots at the port.
About United Manganese of Kalahari
United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) is a South African company, mining manganese in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.