Core Viewpoint - Minmetals Resources (01208) has approved the feasibility study for the significant expansion project at the Khoemacau copper mine in Botswana, aiming to enhance annual production capacity to 130,000 tons of copper concentrate and over 4 million ounces of associated silver [1] Group 1: Project Details - The expansion project will extend the mining area to the northern part of Zone 5, as well as the Mango and Zeta northeastern deposits [1] - A new processing plant with an annual capacity of 4.5 million tons will be constructed, increasing the total processing capacity of the mine to over 8 million tons per year [1] - The total capital expenditure for the project is estimated at approximately $900 million, including related expenditures before 2026 [1] Group 2: Financial Impact - The project is expected to produce the first batch of copper concentrate in the first half of 2028 [1] - The average C1 cost during the mine's lifespan is projected to be optimized to below $1.60 per pound, a significant reduction from the actual C1 cost of $2.05 per pound recorded for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [1] - This expansion is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the long-term profitability and production capacity of the company's copper asset portfolio [1]
五矿资源涨超5% 博茨瓦纳Khoemacau铜矿扩建项目获批