HARARE – Namib Minerals has reported steady progress in the restart of its Redwing Gold Mine in Zimbabwe, with dewatering operations advancing according to plan and laying the groundwork for the mine’s return to production.
The company announced that since the commencement of dewatering activities on 29 January 2026, approximately 544,570 cubic metres of water have been removed from the underground workings. Water levels have declined by about 21.9 metres, reaching approximately 74.9 metres below the Redwing Shaft surface collar, marking a significant milestone towards restoring underground access.
Namib Minerals said its current pumping capacity stands at approximately 640 cubic metres per hour, exceeding operational requirements and providing flexibility as the project moves towards the next phase of underground rehabilitation and technical assessments.
Chief Executive Officer Tulani Sikwila said the project was progressing in line with expectations and remained a critical component of the company’s long-term growth strategy.
“We are pleased that the restart process at Redwing is advancing on schedule. The progress we have made on dewatering reinforces our confidence in the restart pathway as we look ahead to the next phase of technical work at the mine. Redwing is a central component of our long-term strategy of building a scaled, multi-asset African gold platform through disciplined brownfield development and phased capital deployment,” said Sikwila.
The company expects the arrival of additional high-capacity submersible pumps in the coming weeks, which are anticipated to further enhance pumping efficiency and accelerate access to targeted underground mining levels.
According to Namib Minerals, the dewatering infrastructure has operated without material interruptions since pumping began earlier this year, highlighting the effectiveness of the restart programme.
Redwing is one of Zimbabwe’s historic gold-producing assets, having produced approximately 650,000 ounces of gold over its operational history. The mine currently hosts an estimated 1.18 million ounces of gold in measured and indicated resources, positioning it as a potentially significant contributor to Namib Minerals’ future production profile.
The restart of Redwing forms part of the company’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in Zimbabwe’s gold sector. Namib Minerals currently operates the How Mine and is pursuing the redevelopment of both the Redwing and Mazowe mining assets.
The update comes amid renewed investor interest in Zimbabwe’s gold industry, where brownfield projects are increasingly being viewed as a lower-risk route to production growth compared to greenfield developments. Successful completion of the dewatering programme will be a key milestone in determining the timeline for Redwing’s return to commercial operations.
While management remains optimistic about the project’s prospects, the company noted that future progress remains subject to several factors, including gold market conditions, capital availability, technical execution, and the broader operating environment in Zimbabwe.
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