“The objective of the feasibility study was to evaluate and document the technical, practical and economic feasibility to extend the mine’s lifespan,” Coetzee stated, adding, “This provides Rössing with a new lease of life and translates to the continuation of various macro-economic benefits for its stakeholders. We appreciate all the support received from our board, employees and other stakeholders during the journey of extending our life of mine to 2036.”
Serving as the southern African country’s first commercial uranium mine, having started production in 1976, and producing 2.9 million kg of triuranium octoxide (U3O8) in 2021, it was announced that work on the push-back will start this year as production continues through Phases 2 and 3, with the start of Phase 4 poised to begin in 2026.
