Prieska Copper-Zinc Project
Sector: Metal • Location: Prieska, Northern Cape, South Africa
Source: Discovery Alert
The Prieska Copper-Zinc Project is a mining development in the Northern Cape, South Africa, focused on reactivating a previously mined copper-zinc volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit. The project aims to produce 22,000 tonnes of copper concentrate and 65,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate annually over a mine life exceeding 13 years. The project involves dewatering of flooded underground workings, e
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Metal, Bridge, Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Prieska, Northern Cape, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Discovery Alert
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Prieska Copper-Zinc Project is a mining development in the Northern Cape, South Africa, focused on reactivating a previously mined copper-zinc volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit. The project aims to produce 22,000 tonnes of copper concentrate and 65,000 tonnes of zinc concentrate annually over a mine life exceeding 13 years. The project involves dewatering of flooded underground workings, early engineering works, surface infrastructure preparation, and construction with a target production commencement in January 2027. |
Original sector | Mining |
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Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Northern Cape |
City | Prieska |
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Source | Discovery Alert |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Bridge, Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-05-26 |
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