Mining Weekly reported that copper miner Weatherly International plans to re-start its Old Matchless mine in Namibia, which will boost its copper production by more than 3 000 t/y of copper.
Mining Weekly reported that copper miner Weatherly International plans to re-start its Old Matchless mine in Namibia, which will boost its copper production by more than 3 000 t/y of copper.
As quoted in the market report:
Weatherly CEO Rod Webster noted that reopening the Old Matchless mine allowed the company to more than double its production at a mine where it already had a sound operating base. “In addition, it allows us to make increased use of the currently underused Otjihase concentrator, reducing unit costs.