A huge open pit uranium mine owned by Rio Tinto Zinc Corp. (46.5%) & Industrial Development Corp. of South Africa (13%) & 4 others.
The deposit was discovered in 1928. The mine was producing an estimated 4,000 tons per year (1982 thru 1984); from 2002-2006 the production ranged from about 2400 to 3800 t of U3O8 per year. The lifetime of the mine is expected to extend beyond 2020 (situation in 2007).
U-bearing syenite.
Located in the Namib Desert area south of Arandis, about 70 km north-east of Swakopmund, near the town Arandis.
Note on the mineral list: the spinel and clinohumite (both in marble) may come from a locality near Rössing.
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Map Reference: 22°31'S , 14°52'E
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Mineral List:13 entries listed. 12 valid minerals.
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