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Awarded Responsible Gold Certification at South...
Awarded Responsible Gold Certification at South....
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Awarded Responsible Gold Certification at South African Gold Recovery OperationGoldplat plc / Ticker: GDP / Index: AIM / Sector: Mining & Exploration3 December 2013 Goldplat plc ('Goldplat' or 'the Company')Awarded Responsible Gold Certification at South African Gold Recovery OperationGoldplat plc, the AIM listed gold recovery and production company in Africa, is pleased to announce that the Company's market leading South African gold recovery operation, Goldplat Recovery (Pty) Limited ('GPL') has been certified as producer of Responsible Gold, with its strategic partner, Rand Refinery, one of the world's leading gold refining companies. Responsible Gold, in accordance with international guidelines, accounts for gold produced, which follows the 'Chain of Custody' requirements consistent with the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development's due diligence guidance for responsible supply chains. This certification also adheres to the London Bullion Market Association's 'Responsible Gold Guidance' and the World Gold Council certification of 'Conflict-Free' gold.Goldplat's Interim CEO, Ian Visagie said, \"We are delighted to have been awarded this Responsible Gold status at our leading gold recovery operation in South Africa, which highlights our commitment to responsible and sustainable gold production and best in class practices. We believe the accreditation will have significant commercial advantages to enhance our market leading gold recovery business offering in the region, and has potential to drive both the efficiency and profitability of GPL into 2014.\" **ENDS**For further information visit www.goldplat.com or contact:Ian Visagie, Interim CEOGoldplat plcTel: +27 (82) 671 2078 Ewan Leggat/Katy Birkin SP Angel Corporate Finance LLPTel: +44 (0) 20 3463 2260Felicity Edwards/ Charlotte HeapSt Brides Media & Finance LtdTel: +44 (0) 20 7236 1177Notes: Goldplat plc, is an AIM-listed profitable, debt free gold recovery services company with two market leading operations in South Africa and Ghana which produced 35,099 ounces of gold in FY 2013 generating a gross profit of £5,308,892. The Company's strategy is focussed on utilising its robust cash flow generated from flagship gold recovery operations in Africa to self-fund sustainable growth and expansion of niche gold reco...