Namdeb’s CTF inaugurated at Luderitz

THE Namdeb Contractor Treatment Facility (CTF) was officially inaugurated with a new plant which is expected to improve security and Kimberly process compliance, handle more contractors and support black economic empowerment initiatives, in Luderitz at the weekend.

The CTF which was established in 1990 to process diamondiferous gravels from contractors and finally recover diamonds. Speaking at the occasion, Namdeb Managing Director Inge Zaamwani said contract mining was an integral part of her organisation as it accounts for over 50 per cent of total production.Last year, beach and marine contractors produced over 20 000 carats with output expected to increase to 30 000 carats per annum by 2006.Guest speaker, Mines and Energy minister, Dr Nickey Iyambo said the CTF would be beneficial to the economy of Luderitz and create employment opportunities.He urged Namdeb and its partners to ensure maximum utilisation of the CTF.In 2001, Namdeb upgraded the CTF in order to meet the required product protection and recovery requirements.The upgrade included a crushing stage to remove shell, X-ray machines for diamond recovery, a hands-off handling of the final product and secure storage for the screened gravels with an increased capacity.Last year, a capital investment of N$15 million was made and construction commenced on a new building to affect the new equipment standards and requirements.The facility was completed and commissioned early this year.Speaking at the occasion, Namdeb Managing Director Inge Zaamwani said contract mining was an integral part of her organisation as it accounts for over 50 per cent of total production.Last year, beach and marine contractors produced over 20 000 carats with output expected to increase to 30 000 carats per annum by 2006.Guest speaker, Mines and Energy minister, Dr Nickey Iyambo said the CTF would be beneficial to the economy of Luderitz and create employment opportunities.He urged Namdeb and its partners to ensure maximum utilisation of the CTF.In 2001, Namdeb upgraded the CTF in order to meet the required product protection and recovery requirements.The upgrade included a crushing stage to remove shell, X-ray machines for diamond recovery, a hands-off handling of the final product and secure storage for the screened gravels with an increased capacity.Last year, a capital investment of N$15 million was made and construction commenced on a new building to affect the new equipment standards and requirements.The facility was completed and commissioned early this year.