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Fairbreeze mineral sands mine expansion, South Africa

20th May 2022

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Fairbreeze mineral sands mine expansion.

Location
Empangeni, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Tronox KZN Sands.

Project Description
Tronox is planning to start a new development phase to extend the Fairbreeze mine’s life until 2037.

The new expansion project will include an upgrade of the current mining system and the mineral concentration facility; it will initially start as an 800 t/h operation, to eventually ramp up to 2 168 t/h by mid-2023.

The primary mining method remains hydraulic mining. As the mine begins mining the southern orebody, the throughput will be increased by more than 80% against the backdrop of falling grades, consequently allowing for the mine to maintain feed to the smelting facility at Empangeni.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Work on the new development was expected to start in March 2022.

Latest Developments
Continuous work is under way to quantify additional reserves.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Tronox KZN Sands, tel +27 35 340 8101 or email investorrelations@tronox.com
 

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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