Rosh Pinah Zinc (“RPZ”) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds, “Appian”) are pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the new water treatment plant, a key component of RPZ’s sustainability strategy as part of the RP2.0 expansion project.
- New water treatment plant commissioned, supporting responsible water stewardship at RPZ
- Plant retreats and recycles process water, significantly reducing dependency on water from the Orange River
- Commissioning marks an important milestone in RPZ’s ESG strategy as the operation transitions to higher production levels under RP2.0
- RP2.0 expansion project now over 90% complete, on schedule and on budget, with completion expected in 2026
The new water treatment plant is designed to retreat and recycle process water generated across RPZ’s operations, significantly lowering the mine’s dependency on raw water addition from Namibia’s Orange River. The investment reflects RPZ’s commitment to responsible resource stewardship and forms an important component of its environmental strategy as the operation scales to higher production levels under the RP2.0 expansion.
Water management is a critical consideration for mining operations in the region, where the Orange River is the principal source of fresh water. By recycling process water at scale, the water treatment plant reduces RPZ’s environmental footprint and supports the long-term sustainability of the operation and the surrounding communities that depend on shared water resources.
The commissioning of the water treatment plant follows the recent commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at RPZ, and represents another operational advancement as part of the RP2.0 expansion project. Overall construction progress on RP2.0, which will double RPZ’s production output, has now surpassed 90%. Completion is expected by the end of 2026, with ramp-up commencing shortly thereafter.
Ignacio Bustamante, Head of Base Metals at Appian, commented: “Commissioning the water treatment plant is an important step in delivering on our environmental commitments as we scale the operation under RP2.0. Responsible water management is critical to both our operations and ESG standards. This milestone demonstrates our commitment to building a sustainable, long-term operation with a high standard of environmental stewardship.”
