Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ), together with its contractors, has reaffirmed its commitment to community wellbeing by participating in the 2026 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project. Now in its 26th year, the campaign focuses on childhood cancer and supports national awareness initiatives, patient financial assistance, and palliative care services through the Cancer Association of Namibia. Since its inception in 2000, the project has raised a remarkable N$38.4 million for the cause. Thi

Tsau//Khaeb Secondary School learners At Rosh Pinah Zinc, we believe the mine of tomorrow is built by the learners of today. As part of our commitment to Education and STEM development, we were proud to host 25 Grade 11 and AS learners from our very own Tsau//Khaeb Secondary School for an immersive educational visit on Saturday, 03 October 2026. The visit formed part of the school's newly established Ambassador Programme, designed to bridge the gap between classroom theory an

As part of ongoing efforts to promote lead safety and healthier communities, RPZ is conducting a series of Lead Awareness sessions at local schools in Rosh Pinah. The campaign is designed to help learners understand lead exposure and, most importantly, the simple actions they can take every day to protect themselves. Through age-appropriate and interactive activities, learners are introduced to key messages around handwashing, personal hygiene, keeping their surroundings clea

Twenty-one years in mining. Three major operations. And now, a title no woman has previously held at RPZ. Meet Sinte Libanda, RPZ's first-ever female General Engineering Supervisor (GES), leading the Drill and Blast Workshop. For most people, stepping into a "first" like this would feel like uncharted territory. For Sinte, it feels like a natural evolution. "I’ve been training and working towards this opportunity for several years," she comments on the promotion. Sinte's jour

RPZ hosted a delegation from the Keetmanshoop Municipality, led by His Worship the Mayor, Emrico Blaauw, together with Council members and leadership from two of the region's leading vocational training institutions, the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) and the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC). The engagement explored a proposed Memorandum of Understanding to formalise a collaborative partnership between RPZ and the Municipality, centred on: Stru

Delegates at the Mukopano 2026 conference, Windhoek RPZ was part of the inaugural Namibia Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mukopano 2026, held on 3 September 2026 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort under the theme "CSI that Changes Lives." An initiative of MTC Namibia, Mukopano brought together corporates, NGOs, government representatives, funders and development partners for the first time on this scale, with the ambition of creating a bigger collective impact, raising aw

RPZ, in partnership with Canocopy (Pty) Limited, recently donated a printer/copier to Tsau||khaeb Secondary School, significantly improving the school's daily administrative and teaching operations. Previously, the school faced costly delays printing test papers, lesson plans, and curriculum materials through external services. Since installation, teachers can now print and duplicate assessments on schedule for moderation, and produce lesson plans and materials on-site, ensu

Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has taken a significant step forward in responsible waste management with the removal of more than one tonne of legacy electronic waste (e-waste) from its scrap yard. The e-waste had accumulated on site over more than a decade due to limited suitable disposal options in the region. To resolve this, RPZ partnered with Space Dust Industries Pty Ltd, a licensed waste-handling and transportation service provider, to facilitate the collection and responsible

On Sunday 30 August 2026, we welcomed the Honourable Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Hon. Fillemon Wise Immanuel, as part of his three-day tour of mining operations across the //Kharas Region. He was accompanied by Labour Commissioner Mrs. Kylliki Sihlahla and a delegation of Labour Inspectors. The visit forms part of the Minister's ongoing engagement with Namibia's mining sector, an effort to strengthen social dialogue between workers and employers, and to gain f

Rosh Pinah Zinc was proud to be part of the 13th Mining Expo & Conference, held from 4 to 6 August 2026 at the Windhoek Showgrounds. The Expo brought together government, mining companies, suppliers, investors, service providers and other stakeholders around a shared conversation on the future of Namibia's mining sector. For us, participating in the Expo was about much more than having a presence on the exhibition floor. It was an opportunity to engage our suppliers, build re

A major piece of the RP2.0 expansion is now live, with two new surface ventilation fans successfully started up and delivering excellent results across every performance measure. Rosh Pinah Zinc has successfully commissioned two new surface ventilation fans, marking another important milestone in the RP2.0 expansion project. The fans draw air through a newly developed 207-metre ventilation raise shaft that runs from surface down to 200 level, strengthening airflow to support

Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) participated in the Namibian business delegation accompanying Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, on her State Visit to the People's Republic of China from 6–10 July 2026. The delegation brought together Cabinet Ministers, senior government officials, State-Owned Enterprise leaders and private sector representatives, coordinated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibi

Rosh Pinah Zinc and Appian Capital Advisory Limited (the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds, “Appian”) announce the commissioning of the new SAG (semi-autogenous grinding) mill. Replacing the existing ball mill, it is the final major processing component of the RP2.0 expansion project (RP2.0). SAG mill commissioning completes the core processing infrastructure of RP2.0 Processing throughput doubles from 0.7 million tonnes per annum to 1.4 mill

As part of environmental planning, the Environmental Team recently conducted a Surface Disturbance Assessment (SDA) along a proposed route for an access road extension. These assessments are RPZ’s environmental requirement and are conducted prior to activities which result in physical land disturbance potentially negatively impacting such areas, including the fauna and flora which may exist in the area. Specifically, these assessments are meant to identify environmentally sen

What started as an idea to bring people together has become one of the most anticipated days on the Rosh Pinah calendar. On 6 June 2026, RPZ hosted its 4th Annual Sports Fun Day, and for the first time, Rosh Pinah wasn't the only town at the party. Teams and families travelled from Oranjemund and Keetmanshoop to join what has quietly become a genuine community institution, helping deliver record attendance and an atmosphere that had to be seen to be believed. The Hoeksteen Sp

A base metal excursion was arranged under the auspices of the Geological Society of Namibia during the long weekend of 1st May to 4th May 2026. The explorationists - a diverse group of children, students, professionals, and retirees, drove from all over Namibia to Noordoewer on Friday, where they camped on the banks of the Orange River, which was in full flood. On Saturday, members were hosted by Koryx at the Haib project, famous for being the region's oldest porphyry copper

In a significant step toward strengthening workplace health and wellness, Rosh Pinah Zinc successfully trained 45 wellness champions last week. These champions will serve as representatives for their respective workshops, ensuring that health-related issues are addressed across the site. The initiative brought together employees from all workshops around the mine, with participation extending to various contractors operating on-site. By including a wide range of representativ