The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) is a large open pit mine located in the western part of Namibia in the Erongo Region. Langer Heinrich represents one of the largest uranium reserves in Namibia having estimated reserves of 57,000 tonnes of ore grading 0.055% uranium.[1] The Langer Heinrich Mine is currently owned by Paladin Energy Ltd with a 75% stake and CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding Ltd with a 25% stake.[2] Paladin Energy sold the 25% to the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in 2014 for a reported $190 million.[3] The mine is under care and maintenance since 2018.
Langer Heinrich Mine
Langer Heinrich Mountain and beyond the uranium mine seen from 2000 m altitude. (2018)
The uranium deposit was discovered at the Langer Heinrich Mine in 1973, however the mine only commenced uranium mining operations in 2007 after the mine had been unused for nearly 7 years.[4]
Developmentedit
In 2008, Paladin Energy announced that the Langer Heinrich Mine had achieved its production target for December 2007.[5] In 2008 though, two incidents occurred that halted production: The open pit was flooded with runoff rainwater rendering it unusable for over a month. The second was an electrical accident injuring three people.[6]
In August 2008, Paladin announced an increase or 64% in Inferred Resources and 46% increase in the Measured and Indicated Resources of the Langer Heinrich Mine.[7]
In June 2009, Paladin announced the approval of the Stage III Expansion of the mine which was forecast to increase production capacity to 5.2 million lb U3O8 [2000 t U] per year, a reduction on previous forecasts. In October 2009, the company announced a Stage 4 Expansion forecasting production to increase to 10 million lb U3O8 [3,846 t U] per year using heap leaching.[8]
In 2010 Paladin Energy announced the sale of uranium to China would start in 2011 after signing an agreement with China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group Co.[9] In 2011, Stage III Expansion was halted due to a miners strike by 600 workers.[10] This was followed by another strike in 2013 by 300 mine workers.[11]
In 2013, mines across Namibia faced an uncertain future due to a lack of water needed for mine operations due to a widespread drought in the region.[12] In 2014, the sale of 25% of the mine was concluded with Chinese National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).[13] In the same year, Paladin Energy announced that Stage 4 Expansion would be halted due to the weakened price of uranium.[14] In 2015, further cost-reduction projects were put in place by Paladin Energy. The Prime Minister of Namibia released a report on the state of the mine addressing safety concerns and working conditions. In July 2016, Paladin announced the sale[15] of a further 24% of the Langer Heinrich Mine to CNNC to cover mounting debts, bringing the total ownership by the Chinese owned company to 49%.
In May 2018, Paladin confirmed that the mine would cease operations and would be placed into care and maintenance.[16] It was still in this state in 2021[update], awaiting higher uranium prices.[17]
Referencesedit
^. world-nuclear.org. 2014. Archived from the original on 2016-02-09. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
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The Langer Heinrich Mine LHM is a large open pit mine located in the western part of Namibia in the Erongo Region Langer Heinrich represents one of the largest uranium reserves in Namibia having estimated reserves of 57 000 tonnes of ore grading 0 055 uranium 1 The Langer Heinrich Mine is currently owned by Paladin Energy Ltd with a 75 stake and CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding Ltd with a 25 stake 2 Paladin Energy sold the 25 to the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC in 2014 for a reported 190 million 3 The mine is under care and maintenance since 2018 Langer Heinrich MineLanger Heinrich Mountain and beyond the uranium mine seen from 2000 m altitude 2018 LocationLanger Heinrich MineLocation in NamibiaErongo RegionCountryNamibiaCoordinates22 48 52 9194 S 15 20 1 68 E 22 814699833 S 15 3338000 E 22 814699833 15 3338000ProductionProductsUraniumHistoryOpened2006OwnerCompanyPaladin Energy LtdWebsitewww wbr paladinenergy wbr com wbr au wbr langer heinrich namibia backgroundYear of acquisition2002Wikimedia Commons has media related to Langer Heinrich Uranmine Contents 1 History 1 1 Development 2 References 3 External linksHistory editThe uranium deposit was discovered at the Langer Heinrich Mine in 1973 however the mine only commenced uranium mining operations in 2007 after the mine had been unused for nearly 7 years 4 Development edit In 2008 Paladin Energy announced that the Langer Heinrich Mine had achieved its production target for December 2007 5 In 2008 though two incidents occurred that halted production The open pit was flooded with runoff rainwater rendering it unusable for over a month The second was an electrical accident injuring three people 6 In August 2008 Paladin announced an increase or 64 in Inferred Resources and 46 increase in the Measured and Indicated Resources of the Langer Heinrich Mine 7 In June 2009 Paladin announced the approval of the Stage III Expansion of the mine which was forecast to increase production capacity to 5 2 million lb U3O8 2000 t U per year a reduction on previous forecasts In October 2009 the company announced a Stage 4 Expansion forecasting production to increase to 10 million lb U3O8 3 846 t U per year using heap leaching 8 In 2010 Paladin Energy announced the sale of uranium to China would start in 2011 after signing an agreement with China Guangdong Nuclear Power Group Co 9 In 2011 Stage III Expansion was halted due to a miners strike by 600 workers 10 This was followed by another strike in 2013 by 300 mine workers 11 In 2013 mines across Namibia faced an uncertain future due to a lack of water needed for mine operations due to a widespread drought in the region 12 In 2014 the sale of 25 of the mine was concluded with Chinese National Nuclear Corporation CNNC 13 In the same year Paladin Energy announced that Stage 4 Expansion would be halted due to the weakened price of uranium 14 In 2015 further cost reduction projects were put in place by Paladin Energy The Prime Minister of Namibia released a report on the state of the mine addressing safety concerns and working conditions In July 2016 Paladin announced the sale 15 of a further 24 of the Langer Heinrich Mine to CNNC to cover mounting debts bringing the total ownership by the Chinese owned company to 49 In May 2018 Paladin confirmed that the mine would cease operations and would be placed into care and maintenance 16 It was still in this state in 2021 update awaiting higher uranium prices 17 References edit Uranium in Namibia world nuclear org 2014 Archived from the original on 2016 02 09 Retrieved 2014 10 15 Uranium Mine Ownership Namibia www wise uranium org Retrieved 2016 11 15 Paladin Energy Ltd Sale of Minority Interest in Langer Heinrich Mine Namibia Marketwired com Retrieved 2018 07 08 Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine Mining Technology Retrieved 2016 11 15 Paladin Energy Ltd Achieves Six Month Production Forecast at Langer Heinrich Uranium Project Marketwired com Retrieved 2018 07 08 Swanepoel Esmarie Accident injures 3 at Langer Heinrich Engineering News Retrieved 2016 11 15 Paladin September 2008 Quarterly Report PDF Retrieved 2018 07 08 Mining Weekly Mining in Africa projects 2009 www miningweekly com Retrieved 2016 11 15 Paladin to sell uranium to China next year Miningreview com Retrieved 2016 11 15 Langer Heinrich hit by strike The Namibian Retrieved 2016 11 15 Protests hit second largest uranium mine in Namibia MINING com MINING com 2013 07 02 Retrieved 2016 11 15 Njini Felix 2013 11 19 Rio Tinto Paladin Namibia Uranium Mines Face Water Shortage Bloomberg com Retrieved 2016 11 15 China s leading nuclear utility buys 25 stake in Paladin s Namibia uranium mine MINING com MINING com 2014 01 21 Retrieved 2016 11 15 Uranium projects on hold in Africa after price collapse Financial Mail Retrieved 2016 11 15 Reporter Creamer Media Paladin to sell stakes in Langer Heinrich Manyingee for up to 205m Mining Weekly Retrieved 2016 11 15 LHM Confirmation of Care and Maintenance PDF ASX Market Announcements Retrieved 2018 06 02 Ndjavera Maihapa 10 June 2021 Langer Heinrich Uranium still awaits recovery of uranium prices New Era External links edit Langer Heinrich Namibia Paladin Energy Ltd Archived from the original on 2014 08 12 Retrieved 2014 10 15 Company amp PropertyMine Langer Heinrich InfoMine 2014 Retrieved 2014 10 15 Mine Sites Langer Heinrich InfoMine 2014 Retrieved 2014 10 15 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Langer Heinrich Mine amp oldid 1159001172, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
