Trigon Metals says the Kombat Mine has produced 650 tonnes of copper concentrate in the past 30 days.
The company also says it achieved its commercial production milestone on 11 October 2023 after the mill started producing concentrate on 3 August 2023.
In a statement, Trigon says the mill has been operating at 77.8% and recovering an average of 86% copper.
The company says the concentrate is being shipped to Walvis Bay port daily.
Trigon’s local partner, Knowledge Katti, says the Kombat mine is a very important project for Namibia, especially the children from the Kombat community.
Katti says Trigon will deliver sustainable benefits for years, including creating 500 direct jobs already in place.
“The supporting shareholders are all working together as a partnership to deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders.
“This milestone is a testament to the strength of our 500-person workforce and the cooperation of the local communities,” Katti says.
Trigon vice president of operations Fanie Muller says this achievement is a testament to the team members’ relentless efforts and dedication.
Muller says they will take a moment to enjoy this significant milestone and, at the same time, gear up for the next growth phases of the Kombat Mine, which include the restart of the underground operations and the mill expansion project.
