Tronox Files to Counter Move to Halt First-Phase Construction of its Fairbreeze Mineral Sands Mine in South Africa
MTUNZINI, South Africa, Oct. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tronox Limited (NYSE: TROX) today formally noted its opposition to an application made by the Mtunzini Conservancy for an injunction to halt the early-phase construction underway at the company's new KZN Sands Fairbreeze mine project in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
In opposing papers filed in the Durban High Court, Tronox remains firm in its belief that the action by the Mtunzini Conservancy is without merit and that the early-phase construction, including site establishment and temporary access roads, that commenced in early October 2012 is within the required legislated framework. Tronox is confident that it has followed due process and is prepared to take all steps necessary to protect its right to advance the o...