Table 3: Benefits of Sol Plaatje project

Labour Relations Total Staff employed (60) Estimated man-days (13,000)
Boost to local economy Estimated amount spent on local suppliers (R2.5M) (US$0.4M), Estimated amount spent on local sub-contractors R0.4M (US$0.06M), Other amounts spent in local economy R0.3M (US$0.04M)
Occupational Health and Safety Fatalities on site (0), Injuries leading to permanent disability (0), Minor Injuries (12)