Androsol Mining says a dispute with platinum group company Sibanye Stillwater has caused major damage at its active chrome pit in South Africa. Androsol claims Sibanye “flooded” the pit and that the discharge destroyed an estimated R67 million worth of ore and equipment. The company also says the incident shut down a supply chain that kept about 260 workers employed.
Sibanye Stillwater acknowledges that it pumped water into Androsol’s active chrome pit. However, Sibanye says the action was taken to prevent a potential dam collapse, framing the water discharge as a safety intervention rather than damage.
The dispute is also linked to the response of authorities. Androsol alleges that regulators, police, and government departments did not respond adequately following the incident.
The accounts reflect competing explanations for the same event: Androsol emphasizes operational and financial losses, while Sibanye focuses on preventing structural failure. The outcome of the dispute and any determination of liability is not described in the available reporting.
