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Botswana-based mineral exploration company, Tsodilo Resources has expressed interest in using the Walvis Bay Corridor to export its high-grade iron ore.
According to the company, plans are in place to construct a rail link in Botswana that will connect via Divundu, further emphasizing the strategic importance of the Grootfontein- Katima Mulilo expansion.
“The upgrade of the Walvis Bay-Tsumeb railway line is incredibly positive and it will enable us to handle shipments of over 20 million tonnes per year of high-grade iron (+67%) product to Walvis Bay.
“We have been engaging Namibia’s Ministry of Works and Transport, TransNamib and Walvis Bay Corridor Group in evaluating various transport routes for our products, including Walvis Bay and the future port facility in the vicinity of Cape Fria in the Kunene region,” said James Bruchs, Chief Executive Officer of Tsodilo Resources.
He further highlighted that connecting through either Divundu or Katima Mulilo provides Namibia and southern Africa, with a world-class logistics hub linkage to international markets.
Mbahupu Tjivikua, WBCG’s Chief Executive Officer said Tsodilo Resources’ commitment aligns with Namibia’s national development agenda of becoming the Logistics Hub for southern Africa.
“We continue to champion regional integration through advocating for improved infrastructure. The collaboration with Tsodilo Resources is a positive step toward unlocking the full potential of the Walvis Bay Corridors. This project supports our broader vision of facilitating the smooth flow of trade through strategic partnerships.”
Meanwhile in support of Tsodilo Resources project, WBCG is expected to facilitate a stakeholder workshop that will include Tsodilo Resources, TransNamib, Namport and the Ministries of Works and Transport of both Namibia and Botswana.
The workshop is expected to address supply chain coordination and infrastructure solutions to support the proposed rail developments.
