JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) (JSE:IMP) (LSE:IPLA) (Pink Sheets:IMPUY) confirms that discussions, which began yesterday afternoon with the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) continued today. This follows the receipt of a 48-hour notice of strike action for Impala Platinum on Monday, 27 September. Impala Platinum reports that all employees reported for work this morning. Discussions are still continuing. The parties will continue with negotiations to ensure that this matter is resolved as speedily as possible.