Matchless Mine, Namibia
The Matchless Mine is a copper mine in Khomas Region, Namibia 30km southwest of Windhoek. It was operated by Newmont until 1983 when it was shut down due to "strategic and economic" reasons.
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Matchless mine | |
| Location | Windhoek Rural |
| Region | Khomas Region |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 22.69167°S 16.84639°E |
| Owner | |
| Company | Weatherly International PLC |
In 2006, the mine was acquired by the London-based mining company Weatherly International PLC through its purchase of Ongopolo Mining and Processing Limited. The mine was placed on care and maintenance in 2008 due to low copper prices.[1]
In 2012, Weatherly announced its intention to reopen the mine. It estimated that the mine would produce more than 3,000 tonnes per year.[2] It is powered by the nearby Friedenau Dam. The mine was placed on care and maintenance again in September 2015.[3]
See also
References
- "Weatherly shuts Namibian copper mines". Rough&Polished. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
- Namibian, The (2012-11-23). "New lease of life for old Matchless copper mine". The Namibian.
- Kotze, Chantelle (2018-10-09). "Weatherly International launches strategic asset review". Miningreview.com. Retrieved 2022-05-29.
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