Title:

APP-002304: Transportation of zinc sulphide concentrate from the Oranjemund border to the Namzinc refinery, in the !Karas Region, Namibia

Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Transportation of zinc sulphide concentrate from the Oranjemund border to the Namzinc refinery, in the !Karas Region, Namibia. Listed activities triggered by the project include: Listed activity EIA screening finding. The proposed project envisions the handling and transportation of zinc sulphide (ZnS) concentrate to the Namzinc refinery for processing. Scale and Scope of Activity: The project involves the following activities: The proposed modifications to the Namzinc refinery will enable the treatment of zinc sulphide (ZnS) concentrate, which Namzinc intends to transport from their sister company Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd (operating zinc/lead mine & concentrator) in the Northern Cape, South Africa. The zinc sulphide concentrate will be transported into Namibia via the Oranjemund border to the Namzinc refinery, on a route distance of 105 kilometres. Approximately 314 000 tonnes / annum of ZnS concentrate, with 50% zinc content, is proposed to be trucked via interlink trucks.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Last date for commenting on this EIA: Thursday, 24 June 2021

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