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GOLDEN CATALYST

GOLDEN CATALYST: DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius says the self-generation of solar electricity at Ergo (pictured here with the solar farm in the background) has served as a key life-extension catalyst for the East Rand operation. The 60 MW solar farm and associated battery storage system has reduced the risk previously posed by electricity. Together with the higher gold price, this lowering of risk has unlocked a plan to extend Ergo’s life to beyond 2040 and process a resource previously thought non-viable. Photograph: Creamer Media Chief Photographer Donna Slater

Photo by Creamer Media Chief Photographer Donna Slater

5th September 2025

     

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GOLDEN CATALYST: DRDGOLD CEO Niël Pretorius says the self-generation of solar electricity at Ergo (pictured here with the solar farm in the background) has served as a key life-extension catalyst for the East Rand operation. The 60 MW solar farm and associated battery storage system has reduced the risk previously posed by electricity. Together with the higher gold price, this lowering of risk has unlocked a plan to extend Ergo’s life to beyond 2040 and process a resource previously thought non-viable. Photograph: Creamer Media Chief Photographer Donna Slater

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