CHAMWE KAIRA
Andrada Mining Limited, a critical raw materials producer with mining and exploration assets in the Erongo Region, has provided the final results from its inaugural drilling program at the historical Brandberg West mine, situated within the exploration license, EPL5445.
The company said the aim of the program was to establish an initial understanding of the grades and geology within the historical open pit area and to investigate potential mineralised extensions to the north.
These results constitute the second and final batch of samples from this program, representing ten out of the twenty holes drilled.
Anthony Viljoen, chief executive officer, said the continuation of significant high-grade tin, tungsten and copper intersections at the Brandberg West project endorsed the company’s strategic outlook for this area and is demonstrative of the untapped value of this asset.
“The second batch of drill results showed grades as high as 10.55% for tin, 3.53% for tungsten, and 1.95% for copper. These results also show that the mineralisation continues along strike to the northeast,” said Viljoen.
He said the full exploration results will be evaluated to optimise the next exploration phase at Brandberg West.
Viljoen continued that the addition of tungsten and copper to its critical metals’ portfolio complements its strategy to become a developer of multiple critical metals for the energy transition and future technological advancements.
“We look forward to updating all stakeholders as we continue to develop this promising asset,” he said.
The Brandberg West project is located in the Erongo region of Namibia under exploration license EPL 5445. The project area is approximately 100 km from the Uis Tin Mine, Andrada Mining’s flagship asset.
Gold Fields Limited owned and operated the historical open pit mine at Brandberg West until operations ceased in the 1980s, coinciding with a global collapse of the tin price.
Although the historical Brandberg West mine claimed to produce a tin and tungsten concentrate, it never did.
Andrada is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM) with mining assets in Namibia, which is regarded as a top-tier investment jurisdiction in Africa.
The company strives to produce critical raw materials from a large resource portfolio to contribute to a more sustainable future, improved living conditions, and the upliftment of communities adjacent to its operations.
Leveraging its strong foundation in Namibia, Andrada is on a strategic path to becoming a leading African producer of critical metals, including lithium, tin, tungsten, copper and tantalum.
These metals are important enablers of the green energy transition and essential components for electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines.
