Andrada Mining Limited has reported a 17% year-on-year rise in tin concentrate output to 453 tonnes for the quarter ended 31 August 2025, with contained tin up 14% to 273 tonnes.
Recovery rates improved to 73%, driven by higher throughput and better plant utilisation.
Tin concentrate production for the first half of the year climbed 14% to 858 tonnes.
Chief Executive Officer Anthony Viljoen said the results underscored the company’s strong position in the global tin market.
“This quarter reflects another period of robust operational performance underscoring Andrada’s emergence as one of the pre-eminent producers in the international tin market. Increased tin concentrate production was supported by higher recoveries and improved plant utilisation, demonstrating the resilience of our operations and the technical expertise of our team,” he said.
Viljoen added that tantalum output also reached record levels, with 27 tonnes produced in the first six months, representing a 12% increase from the previous year. Around 10 tonnes were shipped during the quarter, providing further revenue diversification.
The company also completed construction of its Jig Plant on schedule and within budget, with commissioning starting in late August. Viljoen said the facility was expected to lift production and cut costs. “The on-time, on-budget commissioning of the Jig Plant is another pivotal milestone for Andrada. The plant is expected to boost recoveries, raise output and lower unit costs, a combination that will drive further value creation for shareholders as we scale up production,” he said.
Andrada also advanced its diversification strategy through Lithium Ridge, where joint venture drilling with SQM Australia is progressing.
The programme is aimed at assessing the scale of spodumene-bearing pegmatites to strengthen the company’s exposure to the battery metals market.
“Looking forward, we are well-positioned for continued growth in the second half of the financial year. Our operational improvements provide a robust foundation for increased production which alongside the progress at Lithium Ridge, positions Andrada well to build a diversified, high-value portfolio of critical minerals to benefit from long-term structural demand growth,” Viljoen said.
