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Gamsberg smelter project, South Africa – update

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29th May 2026

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Gamsberg smelter project.

Location
Namakwa Special Economic Zone, in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Vedanta Zinc International (VZI) subsidiary Black Mountain Mining (BMM).
 
Project Description

The Gamsberg smelter will treat all zinc concentrate from the Gamsberg operation. 

An estimated 500 000 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.

Capital Expenditure
The project has a tentative cost of about $1.5-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
First production is expected in the 2031 financial year.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
To be decided.

Contact Details for Project Information
VZI, tel +27 11 685 3960 or email info@vedantaresources.co.za.

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