Brand new Motheo already eyeing expansion :: Mmegi Online

Fresh from its official launch by President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Wednesday, the country’s latest copper mine is already planning an expansion that will see production increase by 25% in the next two years.

Motheo Mine, constructed at P4.9 billion, becomes the Kalahari Copperbelt's second copper operation after Khoemacau. Sandfire Resources, an Australian company, is confident in achieving 20,000 tonnes of copper concentrate at Motheo this year, before reaching the nameplate capacity of 40,000 tonnes next year.

Motheo created 1,900 jobs during its construction and will support between 650 and 800 direct jobs at full operation over its 10-year lifespan. Speaking at the launch, Sandfire CEO Brendan Harris stated that they aim to further expand processing capacity at Motheo, with a target of 50,000 tonnes by 2025.

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