RE: News13 Feb 2026 09:18
Looking at Google's deep dive, it says about the mining license:
Recent Strategic Developments
Bezant Resources has implemented a "low-capex" strategy to accelerate production:
Processing Infrastructure: In 2025, Bezant entered an agreement to acquire a 90% stake in the Namib Lead and Zinc Mining (NLZM) processing plant. Located 190 km from the mine, this facility will be repurposed to treat pre-concentrated ore, potentially shortening the production timeline by two years.
Licensing & Permits: The project secured a 15-year Mining Licence (ML 246) in June 2025, valid until 2040, following the receipt of an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) in April 2025.
Technology: The mine will use dry ore sorting technology on-site to pre-concentrate ore. This method reduces water consumption and lowers transportation costs by rejecting waste rock before hauling material to the NLZM plant.
Economic Impact
A 2025 feasibility study summary projected a net profit of N$1.95 billion (approx. US$104 million) over the project's life, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 62%. The project is expected to create around 80 direct jobs once operational.