Kwale Operations extension project, Kenya
Name of the Project
Kwale Operations extension project.
Location
Kwale County, Kenya.
Project Owner/s
Base Resources.
Project Description
A prefeasibility study on the Kwale Operations’ Bumamani project has concluded that it is economically feasible to mine higher-grade subsets of the Bumamani and Kwale North Dune deposits concurrently with the Kwale South Dune deposit, which would extend the mine life of the Kwale Operations by 7.5 months, until July 2024.
An estimated 11.4-million tonnes of material will be mined to produce an estimated 34 000 t of rutile, 113 000 t of ilmenite and 13 000 t of zircon.
Mining operations will use existing hydraulic mining units relocated from the South Dune and the mined material will be processed through Kwale Operations’ existing concentrator and mineral separation plants.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The project will require upfront capital of $13.6-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
A definitive feasibility study is now under way to improve the accuracy of project estimates.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Base Resources, tel +254 20 513 0100 or email info@basetitanium.com.
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