SRK conducted a 2024 scoping study for a heavy minerals project on Mozambique’s coast, covering 25,000 ha across three permit areas. The project’s expected life is 50–75 years, with production of 30–40 Mtpa of concentrate (65%–70% iImenite, zircon, and rutile). SRK managed the project with marine, processing, and engineering specialists. Challenges included low-grade ore, complex topography, infrastructure design, climate change, and environmental and social impacts, leading to over 160 costing options. SRK collaborated with the client’s mine optimization team on dredge path optimization and delivered a detailed report with cost estimates, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.
By SRK South Africa
