“In a move to assess the possibility of extending the life of mine even further, Base, in 2018, decided to re-evaluate the potential of the ‘North Dune’ mineral deposit, which is located immediately to the north-east of the Kwale operation’s offices and plant. The North Dune is a low-grade 582 hactare resource that has the clear potential to be economic,” said the company in the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) it has filed with Nema.
“The proposed project of mining in the North Dune commencing in early 2024, increase the life of mine by a further four to 4.5 years.”
The company recently got a one-year extension on the life of the mine after the Mining ministry varied its current licence, allowing it to mine in what is referred to as the South Dune.
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