East Manganese mine project, South Africa – update
Name of the Project
East Manganese mine project.
Location
In the manganese-rich Hotazel, in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Sitatunga Manganese, a subsidiary of Menar.
Project Description
East Manganese will be an opencast mine comprising a total reserve of 870 000 t of run-of-mine (RoM) and will produce and process 30 000 t a month of RoM.
Products will include lumpy (85%) and fine-material (15%) manganese.
A dry crushing and screening plant will be operated on site, which will reduce water requirements and limit pressure on local water sources.
The life-of-mine is estimated at three years.
Potential Job Creation
Between 70 and 80 direct new jobs are expected to be created at the mining complex once peak production has been reached.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at R250-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Development of the project started in September 2020, with first production expected in July 2021.
Latest Developments
The East Manganese project is on schedule to produce its first manganese ore in July 2021.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
EXM Advisory Services (environmental consultants), JFK Consulting Engineers, Osideo Construction and Lesedi Mining Services.
Contact Details for Project Information
Menar, tel +27 11 783 7996 or email info@menar.com.
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