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first-quartile asset. The long-term fundamentals of forest that only occurs on coastal sand dunes and
the market remain strong, and production from Zulti seldom extends further inland than 500 metres from the
South will commence in time to fill a widening supply coastline. It is a rich and diverse melting pot of species
gap, ensuring RBM’s position as a leader in the sector, and is of special value, not only for the conservation
and delivering strong returns to our shareholders.” of species, but also for the economic value it provides
Stewardship to society.
RBN’s mission, vision and leadership values, while In addition, RBM reuses waste gas (CO) from the
underscoring principles needed for operational smelter plant as an energy source in the production
sustainability, are biased toward compassion and process, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
care for its people and the natural environments RBM’s goal of social and economic development aims
within which it operates. The company believes in to ensure sustainability of host communities beyond
stewardship – that is leaving things better than it the life of mining. RBM has invested over millions in
found them.
new roads in local communities and has spent over
Since RBM’s operations started, the mining of sand several millions in a collaborative effort to improve the
dunes has been followed by a rehabilitation programme. quality of education in host communities and in the
The dune forest at Richards Bay is a narrow, young broader region.

Full Name of Company: Richards Bay Minerals Industrial Minerals supplier to the benefit of all our
Nature of Business: Sand mining and beneficiation stakeholders.
Services / Products: RBM supplies Titania slag, high KEY PERSONNEL
purity pig iron, rutile and zircon. Managing Director: Billy Mawasha
Safety Standards: NOSA 5 star rating, Noscar from CONTACT DETAILS
NOSA, ISO9001, 9002 and ISO 14001 accreditation. Physical Address: The Admin Block, The Farm RBM,
No. 16317, The Admin District of KwaZulu-Natal,
VISION Richards Bay
to making a difference in our world by creating a Postal Address: P.O. Box 401, Richards Bay, 3900
brighter future. Tel: +27 (0)35 901 3111
Fax: +27 (0)35 901 3442
MISSION E-mail: info@rbm.co.za
To be the safest, most reliable and sustainable Website: www.rbm.co.za
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