Name of the Project
Tshipi Borwa manganese mine expansion project.
Location
The Kalahari Manganese Field (KMF), in South Africa’s Northern Cape province.
Project Owner/s
Jupiter Mines.
Project Description
The Tshipi Borwa manganese mine expansion project concept study has been completed, with a comprehensive feasibility study expected to start soon.
The feasibility study will be based on a production profile of 4.5-million tonnes (base case) – a 50% increase on the current three-million-tonne production level.
This is based solely on ore reserves, with probable ore reserves at 52% and proved ore reserves at 48%). Subject to the completion of the feasibility study and commercial process, with both expected to collectively take one year, Tshipi could reach steady-state exports of 4.5-million tonnes in three years.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Total capital expenditure required for the expansion is estimated at R1.025-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Jupiter has reported that the comprehensive feasibility study on the Tshipi Borwa manganese mine’s expansion is progressing well.
However, the company has said that it does not know what the impact of the lockdown in South Africa because of Coivd-19 will be on the feasibility study work activities.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Jupiter Mines, tel +61 8 9346 5500 or email info@jupitermines.com.