Capital beyond the orebody – Windhoek Observer

Capital beyond the orebody – Windhoek Observer

SARA MEZUI ENGO Once a mine is established and operating, the capital conversation does not end; it becomes more complex.  Growth requires energy, water, logistics, accommodation, processing capacity and other infrastructure to support the next phase of development. The default assumption is that all of this must sit on the mining company’s balance sheet. It need not. As operations mature, an important question emerges: which assets are truly co…