Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update
Name of the Project
Gamsberg smelter project.
Location
Northern Cape, South Africa.
Project Owner/s
Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) subsidiary Black Mountain Mining (BBM).
Project Description
The Gamsberg smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation.
A phased approach will be used.
In Phase 1, 300 000 t/y will be processed by repeating the available Hindustan Zinc Limited, or HZL, smelter design, which incorporates the necessary modifications required to treat Gamsberg concentrate.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in the 2029/30 financial year.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
TKIS-India (owner’s engineer); and Shapoorji & L&T (prospective engineering and procurement partners).
Contact Details for Project Information
VZI, tel +27 11 685 3960 or email info@vedantaresources.co.za.
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