OPERATIONS

NLZM has developed the mine and plant after obtaining legacy information relating to the operations of the mine from 1968 to 1991. The plant was in ramp up until care and maintenance was introduced in April 2020.

NLZM conducted a survey in 2022 using VTEMPlus and a horizontal magnetic gradiometer in two exploration license areas: EPL 2902 and EPL 5075. The survey yielded 56 potential targets for mineral deposits.

Further exploration work is underway to identify mineral deposits at depth, including using electromagnetic (EM) surveying in conjunction with magnetic data and expert data modelling and interpretation.

ENVIRONMENT

Since the completion of the Feasibility Study in late 2014, NLZM undertook several optimization studies to reduce associated development risks. The full mining license, 2 exploration permits and necessary environmental permits were obtained and remain in place.

Environmental compliance monitoring is done monthly according to the requirements of the environmental management plan (EMP)

NLZ COMMUNITY

The Namib Lead and Zinc Community  Empowerment Trust was established for the purpose of benefiting communities within Namibia.

The main focus of particulars are the Namibian youth, women and the poorest of the poor.