Waste mining revives Letlhakane Mine

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

The tailings plant will extend Letlhakane Mine's lifespan by 20 years

ORAPA: Letlhakane Mine is currently in transition as it is currently commissioning a tailings plant at a cost of P2.1 billion.

The tailings plant, which focuses on mining the waste accumulated over the years, was built after the current plant lifespan had come to an end. The mine lifespan ended in 2014 and it produced about 0.6 million carats per annum.

Briefing the media this week, Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mine (OLDM) senior project manager, Omphile Ntabeni said the mine has been accumulating waste materials that will be retreated at the tailings plant.

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