KEY POINTS
- Jig plant completed on time and on budget.
- Capacity to process 40,000 tonnes of ore monthly.
- Furthermore, Ore supply deal adds 20,000 tonnes at 1.5 percent tin.
Andrada Mining Limited has completed construction of a new Jig Plant at its Uis tin mine in Namibia, in a move designed to sharply raise output at one of the world’s largest open-pit tin mines.
The company said commissioning is scheduled for the final week of August 2025, with the facility delivered on time and within budget. Built with a modular design, the Jig Plant can scale up in phases and run independently of the primary processing circuit, also allowing uninterrupted output as ramp-up begins.
Jig plant positions Uis for production growth
The facility has a nameplate capacity of 80–100 tonnes per hour and can process as much as 40,000 tonnes of ore monthly. Andrada expects recovery rates of about 70 percent. Feedstock will be further sourced from nearby pegmatites grading between 0.14 percent and 0.3 percent tin, supplemented by existing stockpiles.
Ore supply deal strengthens expansion drive
Furthermore, to secure steady throughput, Andrada has signed an ore supply agreement with Goantagab Mining. The deal will also provide up to 20,000 tonnes of ore at a higher grade of 1.5 percent tin. This arrangement, the company said, complements internal resources while it supports plans to lift production sustainably.
CEO sees milestone toward doubling output
Chief Executive Officer Anthony Viljoen called the Jig Plant a “smart, low-cost upgrade” that will have an immediate impact once commissioning is complete. “The plant is a key milestone towards doubling production and further positions Andrada well to capture the benefits of a robust and strengthening tin market,” he said. The expansion, according to the company, fits into a long-term strategy to improve efficiency and build a stronger presence in critical minerals supply chains.
