https://www.engineeringnews.co.za

Freda Rebecca Phase 2 refurbishment programme, Zimbabwe

15th January 2010

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

Font size: - +

Name and Location
Freda Rebecca Phase 2 refurbishment programme, Zimbabwe.

Project Description
Mwana Africa completed its first gold pour from the Phase 1 refurbishment of the Fredda Rebecca mine in October 2009.

Phase 2 of the refurbishment programme is expected to increase output to more than 50 000 oz/y of gold. This will involve the rehabilitation of the second milling circuit and an increase in capacity of the underground mining equipment.

Value
Not stated. However, the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa has approved the provision of up to $10-million debt funding for the Freda Rebecca mine. Funding will be made in two tranches. The first tranche, up to $4-million, will be applied to fund the remaining working capital requirements of Phase 1.

The remainder of the funding will be applied to the capital expenditure and working capital requirements of Phase 2.

Duration
The first phase of the refurbishment was completed in September 2009. The second phase of the refurbishments is scheduled for completion in September 2010.

Client
Mwana Africa.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Mwana Africa, tel +27 11 883 9550/1 or fax +27 11 883 9511.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

Article Enquiry

Email Article

Save Article

Feedback

To advertise email advertising@creamermedia.co.za or click here

Showroom

Environmental Impact Management Services
Environmental Impact Management Services

EIMS is an independent specialised environmental consulting firm offering the full spectrum of environmental management services across all sectors...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)
Craig Miller Technical Services (CMTS)

CMTS is a leading, well-established EC&I contractor with 37+ years of mining and industrial experience. We execute full-scope EC&I projects with...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







301

sq:0.051 1.045s - 147pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now