#JustIn: Etango promises bigger potential

Bannerman Energy today released the results of its scoping study results at the Etango uranium project in Namibia, highlighting the robust technical and financial viability of two future phases: Etango-XP, involving an expansion in throughput capacity to 16 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), and Etango-XT, extending the operating life from 15 to 27 years.The company, listed on the Development Capital Board (DevX) of the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), received a mining licence for its flagship Etango in December, along with award of initial contracts for the Etango early works programme.Under the Etango-XP scenario, with an expanded throughput to 16 Mtpa starting from year 5, the project could yield a significant amount of uranium over 16 years, with a life of mine uranium oxide output of 95.2 million pounds (Mlbs).This translates to an annual average output of 6.7 Mlbs, Bannerman said in a statement.The expansion phase capital expenditure for Etango-XP is estimated at US$325 million.The Etango-XT scenario, maintaining a throughput of 8 Mtpa projects a LOM uranium oxide output of 95.2 Mlbs over 27 years, with an annual average uranium output of 3.5 Mlbs without requiring additional capital expenditure.Bannerman CEO Gavin Chamberlain said developing the “world-class” Etango project at an initial 8 Mtpa throughput scale is the company’s core focus.The scoping study was undertaken to demonstrate the ready technical and financial viability of expanding or extending Bannerman’s base case Etango operation following its successful construction and ramp-up.The cost estimates for the development of Etango is about US$320 million or around N$6 billion.

#JustIn: Etango promises bigger potential

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