Also known as: RPZ
Zinc mining operator implementing RP2.0 expansion in Namibia, currently 95% complete with capacity to reach 1.4 million tonnes annually.
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The Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc is expanding employee wellness support through psychological counselling, mental health training and health screenings
“Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) is expanding employee wellness support through psychological counselling, mental health training and health screenings to help workers stay healthy and perform their duties safely.”
Rosh Pinah Zinc backs workers’ mental well-beingThe Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc has trained 50 wellness champions across its operation
“RPZ has also trained 50 wellness champions across its operation to encourage healthy habits and offer support to colleagues.”
Rosh Pinah Zinc backs workers’ mental well-beingThe Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc mine says it is working with health ministry on lead management programme
“Rosh Pinah Zinc mine (RPZ) says it is working with the health ministry on a lead management programme to address the environment from historical mining activity.”
Rosh Pinah families battle lead poisoningThe Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc commissioned a new mill as part of expansion project RP2.0
“Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned a new mill as part of its expansion project, RP2.0.”
Rosh Pinah zinc mine gets new millNew Era
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) announced the commissioning of a new paste fill plant
“Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited, an investment advisor, recently announced the commissioning of a new paste fill plant, a critical component of the RP2.0 expansion project, which is over 85% complete, on schedule, and within budget.”
Rosh Pinah Zinc’s new paste fill plant unlocks growth potentialNew Era
Rosh Pinah Zinc operates an underground zinc-lead mine in southwestern Namibia
“RPZ operates an underground zinc-lead mine in southwestern Namibia.”
Rosh Pinah Zinc’s new paste fill plant unlocks growth potentialThe Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc commissioned new paste fill plant at Rosh Pinah mine
“ROSH Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited have commissioned a new paste fill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine.”
Namibia to get first paste fill plantThe Namibian
RPZ says RP2.0 expansion remains on schedule and within budget
“RPZ says the RP2.0 expansion, which will nearly double the mine's processing throughput to 1.3 million tonnes per year, remains on schedule and within budget.”
Namibia to get first paste fill plantThe Namibian
Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has commissioned a paste fill plant
“Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has commissioned a paste fill plant, Appian Capital Advisory Limited, which was announced on Friday.”
Rosh Pinah to get new paste backfill plantRosh Pinah Zinc is providing on-site psychological counselling, mental health training, and health screenings to support employee well-being and safe work performance. The company has trained 50 wellness champions and conducts mental health awareness activities as part of its broader occupational health initiatives.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Rosh Pinah Zinc is providing on-site psychological counselling, mental health training, and health screenings to support employee well-being and safe work performance. The company has trained 50 wellness champions and conducts mental health awareness activities as part of its broader occupational health initiatives.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's mining sector is increasingly using contractors and temporary workers instead of permanent employees to lower labour and operational costs, according to the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. Union secretary general George Ampweya warned that the practice has eroded decent work conditions, reduced wages and job security for outsourced workers, and called for regulation of outsourcing and equal pay for work of equal value.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Families living and working near Rosh Pinah Zinc mine are struggling with lead exposure and health effects; one father's toddler tested at 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood, while the father himself tested at 18 micrograms per 100ml and reports memory problems and skin scarring he attributes to lead poisoning.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Keetmanshoop municipality, in collaboration with the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology and Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre, held consultation regarding a potential partnership.
1 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Rosh Pinah Zinc, owned by London-listed Appian Capital Advisory, has commissioned a semi-autogenous grinding mill as the final piece of infrastructure for its RP2.0 expansion project. The mill will double the mine's throughput to 1.4 million tonnes of ore per year and the expansion is now 95% complete.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Global mining investment firm Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a 95% controlling equity interest in the Omitiomire copper project and plans to invest more than US$400 million to bring it into production, with capacity to produce about 30,000 tonnes of copper annually over a projected 15-year mine life.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Breweries Limited conducted a half-day training session for human resource and safety managers from 12 major companies in Windhoek to promote responsible and moderate alcohol consumption in the workplace. The initiative aims to help companies address alcohol misuse and strengthen wellness and safety programmes, with NBL emphasizing that alcohol-related disruption should be treated as an operational risk.
10 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned a paste fill plant, the first of its kind in Namibia, as part of its RP2.0 expansion project, which is over 85% complete and on track for completion in Q3 2026. The facility reduces mining dilution, decreases tailings, and improves ore recovery while supporting the mine's goal to nearly double processing throughput to 1.3 million tonnes per year.
10 February 2026 · New Era →
Rosh Pinah Zinc and Appian Capital Advisory have commissioned a new paste fill plant at Rosh Pinah mine as part of the RP2.0 expansion project, which aims to improve underground mining efficiency and reduce tailings. The expansion, expected to nearly double processing throughput to 1.3 million tonnes per year, is over 85% complete and on schedule for completion in Q3 2026.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rosh Pinah Zinc has commissioned a paste fill plant that converts mine waste into paste pumped back underground, reducing dilution and improving ore extraction efficiency. The plant is part of the RP2.0 expansion project, which aims to double production to 1.3 million tonnes per year and is reported to be 85% complete, on schedule and within budget.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →