Mupani mine replacement projects, Zimbabwe – update

8th March 2024 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Mupani mine replacement projects, Zimbabwe – update

Photo by: Impala Platinum

Name of the Project
Mupani mine replacement projects.

Location
Zimbabwe.

Project Owner/s
Zimplats.

Project Description
The project will replace production from the Rukodz, which was depleted in the 2022 financial year, and the Ngwarati and Mupfuti mines, which will be depleted in the 2025 and 2028 financial respectively.

The Mupani mine is targeting production of  2.2-million tonnes a year by August 2025 and 3.6-million tonnes by August 2027.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
$388-million.

Planned Start/End Date
The project scheduled for completion in the first quarter of the 2029 financial year.

Latest Developments
The project is on track.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Impala Platinum, Alice Lourens, tel +27 11 731 9033/17 or email alice.lourens@implats.co.za.