Project

Sandpiper

Location: Namibia

Region

Offshore Southwest of Walvis Bay

Exploration

1.6 Billion Tons of Resources Identified

Resources

Pelletal Phosphate Grade 19% P₂O₅

Sandpiper Project

Unlocking Namibia’s Phosphate Potential

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.

  • Ore Reserves (proven and probable): 132.76 Mt at 20.41% P₂O₅
  • Mineral Resource (indicated): 80 Mt at 19.8% P₂O₅
  • Mineral Resource (inferred): 1.61 billion tons at 18.9% P₂O₅
  • Cut-off Grade (ore reserves & mineral resources): 15%

Mineral

Sandpiper
P
Phosphate
Project Background

The Proposed Marine-Mining Process

Project Parameters

Key Metrics
Project Life

>100 years, including exploration and operations

Concession Area

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

Exploration Area

120km offshore southwest of Walvis Bay, 180-300m water depths

Geology

Pelletal Phosphorite, Marine Placer Deposit

Mining Method

Dredging using a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD)

Resources

Inferred and Indicated Resources – 1.6 Bt @19% P₂O₅ (JORC)

Reserves

ML170 Proven and Probable Reserves – 132.76 Mt @ 20.41% P₂O₅ (JORC)

Environmental & Social Impact

Environmental Clearance Certificate application pending decision

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