Skorpion Zinc Mine - Mining Technology | Mining News and ...
Inaugurated in September 2003, the Skorpion zinc operation in south-west Namibia comprises an open pit mine, mill and a hydro / electrometallurgical refinery, plus a melting / casting shop. Commercial production started in May 2004, with a target of full-rate output of 150,000t/yr of special high grade zinc by the end of 2004.