230413001292 - PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE HEAP LEACH FACILITY AND DEWATERING OF THE MINE PIT, TSUMEB, OSHIKOTO REGION NAMIBIA

Continuation of mining and related activities at Tschudi Copper Mine. Ongopolo intends to continue mining the Tschudi copper deposit in accordance with the existing approvals, mining methods and approved Environmental Management Plan. It must be noted that the mine is currently under Care & Maintenance since February 2020. However, the mine is working on a restart plan and is planning to commence with operations towards the second or third quarter of the year.

Prpject status APPROVED

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Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Department of Environmental Affairs

(+264 -61) 284 2701 (T)

(+264-61) 240 339 (F)

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