Bannerman Energy says the Etango uranium project is now running on live power after commissioning key construction electricity infrastructure.
According to the company, power is being supplied by Erongo Red after completion of the construction power facilities, commissioning of the 33kV reticulation system and installation of the first three mini substations.
“The contract for build of the construction power facilities has been completed and the 33kV reticulation has been commissioned. The first three mini substations have been installed and commissioned. The site is now on live power, supplied by Erongo Red,” Bannerman said.
The company said construction power has now been activated inside the mining licence area, allowing civil, mechanical and site preparation works to move ahead.
Bannerman reported that detailed design work for the Etango process plant is progressing, with dry plant engineering around 86% complete. This includes final modelling and drawings for the primary crusher and stockpile tunnel.
Bannerman highlighted the successful Factory Acceptance Test of the High Pressure Grinding Rolls tertiary crusher at the Köppern factory in Germany, saying the equipment passed performance and quality checks and is being prepared for shipment to Namibia.
The company said supporting site works are advancing. Bulk earthworks are 42% complete, heap leach pad construction is progressing, and excavation of solution ponds is under way.
The site access road and upgraded C28 junction are finished, and Tulela Mining & Construction has started blasting work for drainage material.
Bannerman added that final pressure testing of the construction water network has been completed, and preparations for installation of the permanent water line are being finalised ahead of a new contract award next quarter.
