Ramaphosa to inaugurate VZI Gamsberg Phase II concentrator in N cape
The project is also expected to sustain between 800 to a thousand jobs during operations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially open Vedanta Zinc International's Gamsberg Phase Two concentrator in the Northern Cape, seven years after the initial phase opened in 2019. This multi-billion rand expansion will double the mine's annual ore-processing capacity from four to eight million tonnes, with zinc-in-concentrate production projected to rise to 450,000 to 500,000 tonnes per year.
The project is anticipated to maintain between 800 and 1,000 jobs during operations. Ramaphosa is scheduled to attend the inauguration tomorrow, October 16, 2026, in the Northern Cape. The President emphasized the significance of investments in unlocking the Northern Cape's economic potential, using the Gamsberg Mine as an example of how government-business-community partnerships can foster growth.
The planned expansion and potential investment in local smelting and refining could bolster South Africa's mineral processing capabilities, generate economic opportunities, and showcase how mining can contribute to inclusive development.
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