A nearby chrome project it set up with a tribal council – made up of a chief and his aides – has collapsed and Impala says it may soon have to close Marula, which would be the first such shutdown in South Africa linked purely to social upheaval. Falling platinum prices have multiplied the pressure. Implats CEO Nico Muller told Reuters the company would not change the structure itself but wanted the two sides to resolve their differences. "The way they apply the proceeds is perceived not to benefit the broader community," he said.