Modern Mining January 2019

MINING News

Paladin examines optimisation of Langer Heinrich the industry that can release further value by lowering production costs, improving throughput and potentially recovering vanadium as a by-product.

third-party metallurgical and mining con- sultants who were historically involved in the design and expansion of Langer Heinrich. Employees who were involved in operating Langer Heinrich are also work- ing as part of the team to ensure plans are optimised for implementation. „

Paladin Energy, listed on the ASX, says it is progressing several key initiatives to opti- mise its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia in preparation for a restart decision. Paladin made a decision to place Langer Heinrich on care and maintenance (C&M) in May 2018 due to the sustained low uranium spot price and successfully transitioned to C&M in August 2018. “The company will consider multiple processing options for the mine in a PFS to be completed in 2019, which would give priority to initiatives to strengthen Paladin’s plan for a rapid, reliable restart of Langer Heinrich once the uranium price has improved,” comments Paladin’s CEO, Scott Sullivan. The Optimisation Studies have two key focus areas: resolving current operational issues to improve the stability and reli- ability of the Langer Heinrich mine and processing facility to increase productiv- ity and reduce risk; and capitalising on the latest technological developments in

Paladin has formed a studies team of highly experienced operational, technical and project personnel, including expert

Avenira appoints Project Director ASX-listed phosphate producer Avenira has appointed Charles Graham to the position of Project Director to manage the com- pany’s Baobab Expansion and Upgrade investment project in Senegal. Announcing the appointment, Avenira’s Managing Director and CEO, Louis Calvarin, said Graham had a very strong expertise in leading resource development projects. “Charles has outstanding experience in taking projects through studies to con- struction/commissioning and production across diverse geographical locations in Africa, with a demonstrated strong focus

on shareholder value. His appointment is a key positive milestone for our Baobab Expansion and Upgrade investment project and continues our company’s Feasibility Study momentum.” Graham will lead the Baobab Feasibility Study which is currently progressing well at Wood Plc in South Africa, Avenira’s main engineering consultants. He holds a National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Pretoria Technikon, now Tshwane University of Technology, in South Africa and has over 15 years of experience as a project manager. „

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