South African miner Impala Platinum (Implats) expects to face increasing challenges to its medical preparedness and operational resilience as the Covid-19 pandemic progresses in the coming months. According to CEO Nico Muller, the benefit of experience gained by the team over the past few months, together with the geographical diversification of Implats’ operational footprint and strong financial position, will “prove vital to successfully navigating the expected variability in the near-term operating environment”.