Offshore Southwest of Walvis Bay
1.6 Billion Tons of Resources Identified
Pelletal Phosphate Grade 19% P₂O₅
The Sandpiper Project is a world class marine phosphate deposit located offshore, aiming to establish a fertilizer industry in Namibia contributing to employment and GDP.
>100 years, including exploration and operations
Mining License (ML170) located 40km offshore, 120km southwest of Walvis Bay 5 Exploration Licenses covering 2,234km² of seabed 5 Exclusive Prospecting Licenses covering 3,800km²
120km offshore southwest of Walvis Bay, 180-300m water depths
Pelletal Phosphorite, Marine Placer Deposit
Dredging using a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD)
Inferred and Indicated Resources – 1.6 Bt @19% P₂O₅ (JORC)
ML170 Proven and Probable Reserves – 132.76 Mt @ 20.41% P₂O₅ (JORC)
Environmental Clearance Certificate application pending decision
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