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Sishen concentrate project, South Africa

31st May 2013

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

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Name and Location
Sishen concentrate project, Northern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Kumba Iron Ore.

Project Description
This brownfield expansion project will produce high-grade iron-ore concentrate from the dense-medium separation plant’s tailings.

In the first phase of this expansion, about 1.1-million tons a year of -200 micron fraction product will be blended with the Sishen mine fines. By 2020, 2.9-million tons a year could be produced by including the old Sishen tailings facilities and treatment of the jig tailings. The project has the potential to create 120 new jobs.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Phase 1 production is expected in 2018 and Phase 2 in 2019.

Latest Developments
A feasibility study is expected to be completed in 2013.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Kumba Iron Ore, tel +27 12 683 7000 or fax 086 295 0746.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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