Husab Uranium Project, Namib Desert, Namibia

Project Background (Pain Points)

The Husab Uranium mine is located in Namibia, Southwest Africa, nestled within the desert bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The region has an extremely arid climate with scarce rainfall and depleted groundwater resources, resulting in severe shortages of freshwater. Much of the mine's surface is covered by the Namib Desert. The harsh weather hindered the transportation of tailings and delayed the project schedule. We facilitated close collaboration with domestic and overseas clients to develop a rational mining plan and provide essential technical support. Thanks to the relentless efforts of everyone involved, the project ultimately achieved smooth and stable operation. We supplied narrow roadway mining hydraulic drilling rigs tailored to the operational conditions. These rigs are ideal for medium-to-deep hole operations in tunnels and are compatible with a range of drilling bits.

Operating conditions and technical specifications

The Hushan uranium deposit is a granitic-type uranium ore body stretching over 400 meters in depth. Its formation is influenced by the stratigraphy, igneous rocks and tectonics within the mining area. Fault structures in the area provided pathways for magmatic intrusion, and high-stress zones at the synclinal turn and wing sections of the Hushan anticline created space for mineralisation and uranium deposits. We recommended drilling tools made from high-performance cemented carbide, tailored to the mine's operational conditions. This approach saved time and economic costs, significantly boosting work efficiency and earning praise from domestic and international clients.