Aug. 19 at 9:44 AM
$PLG https://www.miningsee.eu/waterberg-weighs-smaller-pgm-mine-as-japan-and-saudi-arabia-shape-south-african-processing-strategy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com The Waterberg JV has approved ZAR 27.4 million for the first phase of a study evaluating a smaller, lower-cost T-Zone mine, with a further ZAR 22.69 million expected to be allocated in the next financial year. The objective is a phased development strategy, beginning with a smaller T-Zone operation and later expanding into the larger F-Central deposit. Metallurgical drilling is already under way, and by mid-July approximately 398 kg of the targeted 600–800 kg of T-Zone ore material had been collected. Both conventional flotation and advanced Jameson Cell testing will be conducted. The technical work involves Stantec, DRA South Africa and Fraser McGill. South African smelting options and potential refining in Saudi Arabia also remain under consideration. The project’s main unresolved issues are still development financing, a concentrate offtake agreement and the final processing route.
