Andrada Mining Limited has announced the successful completion of its second processing facility, the Jig Plant, at its flagship Uis mine in Namibia.
The company said the project was delivered on time and within budget, representing a milestone in its expansion programme.
Commissioning of the Jig Plant is scheduled to begin in the final week of August 2025, after which the new facility is expected to boost tin production by adding extra processing capacity.
The modular plant has been designed to expand further and will operate independently of the existing plant to ensure uninterrupted output.
Chief Executive Officer Anthony Viljoen described the development as a major step forward for the company.
“The completion of the Jig Plant on time and within budget is a smart, low-cost upgrade that will immediately boost Uis tin production on the completion of commissioning. The plant is a key milestone towards doubling production and positions Andrada well to capture the benefits of a robust and strengthening tin market,” he said.
The Jig Plant has a nameplate capacity of 80 to 100 tonnes per hour and can process up to 40,000 tonnes of ore each month, with a potential recovery rate of 70%.
Feedstock will come from nearby Uis pegmatites and stockpiles, supplemented by ore supplied by Goantagab Mining under an agreement signed in June.
The Ore Supply and Profit-Sharing Agreement secures up to 240,000 tonnes of high-grade tin ore per year from the Kunene Region, with up to 20,000 tonnes at a grade of 1.5% tin earmarked for the new plant.
According to Andrada, profits generated from the ore will first be used to repay plant-related debt, with the remainder shared equally between Andrada’s Uis Tin Mining Company and Goantagab Mining.
The company has also secured an option to acquire 100% of Goantagab Mining, subject to licence conversions and other conditions.
