Kropz achieves first phosphate production at Elandsfontein

Elandsfontein commenced plant commissioning in 4Q21 and has achieved a concentrate grade of 31% P₂O₅, in line with management expectations. Concentrate samples will now be prepared for shipment to a number of potential buyers to confirm product specifications. Sales to smaller local customers in South Africa will commence in late March 2022.

The focus at Elandsfontein now shifts to increasing ramp-up of operations to achieve nameplate capacity and enable the first commercial large scale shipment of concentrate while optimising process recoveries.

All the required reagents have been received onsite for the commissioning and initial ramp-up activities. Full production capacity is expected by early 4Q22.

Mark Summers, CEO of Kropz, commented: "We are delighted to have reached this significant production milestone for the Company. The interest that we are receiving from the market and industry is positive. We look forward to providing further updates as we optimise processing recoveries and make our first bulk sales."

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