Projects Micheal van Wyk October 28, 2020 0 Comments

Kenmare starts processing at Pilivili in Mozambique

Titanium feedstock producer Kenmare Resources has started production at the Pilivili high-grade zone of its Moma project in Mozambique.

The Wet Concentrator Plant B has started production ahead of schedule, after the company recently moved the 7,000t plant and a 1.700t floating dredge 23km along a purpose-built road to new location within the project area.

The cost of the move and installation is estimated at over US$106 million and will enable the company to achieve a production rate of 1.2 million t/yr of ilmenite from 2021 at Moma, a 35% increase on last year.

The Moma mine is one of the largest titanium minerals deposits in the world and following the relocation, Kenmare will provide approximately 10% of the global supply of titanium feedstock.

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Michael van Wyk — Head Writer, MiningFocus Africa Michael van Wyk is the Head Writer for MiningFocus Africa, specializing in Africa’s mining and resources sector. With over a decade of experience, he reports on gold, copper, critical minerals, and mining digitisation, translating complex industry trends into clear, actionable insights. Michael has interviewed top executives, policymakers, and technical experts, making him a trusted voice on the continent’s mining markets and investment landscape.