📋 Tender Overview
The objective of the proposed project is to carry out Tin mining activities through open cast mining method now that the Tin ore-reserves have been established through exploration activities undertaken by the developer in the three sites that are here marked for mining activities. This will be achieved by:
? Opening up the new open pits for accessing the orebody using the mining machinery and
materials (excavators, loaders, bull dozers, explosives etc.)
? Hauling of ore to Processing Plant and waste to the waste rock dump
? Processing of the ore by crushing and washing the ore
? Building of other auxiliary facilities
The main project components for the Mining activities will include the following:
i. Preparation and Construction Phase
a) Desk Study/ Literature Review;
b) Opening Up of Access Roads and Land Clearance
ii. Construction Phase
a) Construction of site administration block with toilets and bathrooms.
b) Construction of support structures; sanitation, waste management pits and first aid centre
c) Construction of the Tin wash plants
d) Construction of sedimentation ponds
e) Constructing of a Tin stock pile shed within the site.
iii. Operation Phase
a) Tin Mining
b) Tin processing (washing activities)
Location: The proposed project site is located in Southern Province, this province lies south of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The main Mining operations will be conducted in Chakumba village while satellite operations will be conducted in Siakanja and Kanyemba villages.
Project Life and Investment:
The projected mine life is over 25 years and capital costs are estimated at about USD$5 million. The Project will create employment opportunities that are expected to pick to 200 during the construction phase while operational phase will create about 150 employment opportunities.
