The Sandpiper mine is a Namibian planned mining development located 120 kilometres (75 mi) south-west off the coast of the harbour town of Walvis Bay. Sandpiper represents one of the largest phosphate reserves in Namibia, having estimated reserves of 1.82 billion tonnes of ore grading 19.5% P2O5.[1] Although phosphate mining is controversial in Namibia because of its potential impact on the fishing industry,[2][3] the mining license was granted in 2011.[4]
| Location | |
|---|---|
  Sandpiper mine | |
| Location | Walvis Bay |
| Region | Erongo Region |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 24°S 14°E / 24°S 14°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Phosphates |
| Owner | |
| Company | Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) |
The mine is owned by Namibian Marine Phosphate, a subsidiary of Mawarid Mining LLC which is owned by Omani billionaire Mohammed Al Barwani.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, Namibia". unionresources.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ^ Hartman, Adam (12 June 2012). "Sandpiper justifies marine phosphate mining along the coast". The Namibian.
- ^ "Sandpiper followed due process". Namibia Economist. Namibian Marine Phosphate. 24 May 2012.
- ^ "The Sandpiper Phosphate Project, Namibia" (PDF). 80th IFA Conference, Doha, Qatar. 30 May 2012.
- ^ Menges, Werner; Hartman, Adam (1 July 2021). "Namibia: Legal Setback for Seabed Mining Plan". The Namibian.
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