The Tschudi mine is a large
copper mine
Copper extraction refers to the methods used to obtain copper from its ores. The conversion of copper consists of a series of physical and electrochemical processes. Methods have evolved and vary with country depending on the ore source, loca ...
located in the North of
Namibia
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea ...
in
Oshikoto Region
Oshikoto is one of the fourteen regions of Namibia, named after Lake Otjikoto. Its capital is Omuthiya. The city of Tsumeb, Otjikoto's capital until 2008, and the towns of Omuthiya and Oniipa are also situated in this region. , Oshikoto had 112, ...
. Tschudi represents one of the largest copper reserve in
Namibia
Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea ...
, having estimated reserves of 70 million tonnes of ore grading 0.7% copper.
See also
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Matchless Mine, Namibia
The Matchless Mine is a copper mine in Khomas Region, Namibia, southwest of Windhoek. It was operated by Newmont until 1983 when it was shut down due to "strategic and economic" reasons.
In 2006, the mine was acquired by the London-based mining ...
References
Copper mines in Namibia
Buildings and structures in Oshikoto Region
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