Date de publication: 6 juillet 2006
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Equinox Minerals LtdLieu
Description
Establishment of a new copper mine outside the traditional Copperbelt region, which includes two mining sites, one processing area and related infrastructure.
Objectifs
Production of copper in the form of concentrate for a period of 14 years from proven and probable reserves, while additional inferred resources provide the possibility of a considerable life extension.
Commentaires
Mining and Quarrying
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
EUR 80 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
Approx. EUR 709 million
Aspects environnementaux
An independent EIA, compliant with EU Directive 97/11/EC, has been established. It includes social aspects, public consultation, a preliminary rehabilitation plan and an environmental management plan. It has been approved by the local competent authority, the ECZ - Environmental Council of Zambia. The project incorporates best industry practice and complies with the Bank's environmental statement and EU standards.
Passation des marchés
It is intended to award a single fixed price lump sum contract for the main item, the construction of the plant and infrastructure. All major contracts have been or will be awarded following international negotiations.
The procedures followed are in line with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.
Statut
Signé - 29/11/2006
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).