Glencore Ferroalloys' Rhovan operations have been shuttered as a result of community unrest, which has dragged on for two weeks with no end in sight.
The resources group said protesters in Bethanie were blocking access roads leading to the Rustenburg operation - an open-cast mine and smelter complex, which produces mainly vanadium alloys – has been closed since 29 April as a consequence.
Glencore said it has engaged with various provincial and local governments, unions, the regulator, and community representatives.