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…reinforcing ESG Commitment as RP2.0 Expansion Advances
New water treatment plant commissioned, supporting responsible water stewardship at RPZ Plant. The facility treats and recycles process water, significantly reducing dependency on water from the Orange River. And commissioning marks an important milestone in RPZ’s ESG strategy as the operation transitions to higher production levels under RP2.0.
RP2.0 expansion project now over 90% complete, on schedule and on budget, with completion expected in 2026.
The new water treatment plant is designed to treat and recycle process water generated across RPZ’s operations, significantly reducing the mine’s reliance on raw water sourced from Namibia’s Orange River.
According to the company, the investment reflects RPZ’s commitment to responsible resource stewardship and forms an important component of its environmental strategy as the operation scales up production under the RP2.0 expansion.
Water management is a critical consideration for mining operations in the region, where the Orange River is the principal source of fresh water. By recycling process water at scale, the water treatment plant reduces RPZ’s environmental footprint and supports the long-term sustainability of the operation and the surrounding communities that depend on shared water resources.
The commissioning of the water treatment plant follows the recent commissioning of Namibia’s first paste backfill plant at RPZ and represents another operational advancement under the RP2.0 expansion project. Overall construction progress on RP2.0, which will double RPZ’s production output, has now surpassed 90%. Completion is expected by the end of 2026, with ramp-up commencing shortly thereafter.
“Commissioning the water treatment plant is an important step in delivering on our environmental commitments as we scale the operation under RP2.0. Responsible water management is critical to both our operations and ESG standards.”
“This milestone demonstrates our commitment to building a sustainable, long-term operation with a high standard of environmental stewardship,” said Ignacio Bustamante, Head of Base Metals at Appian.
