Orano desalination plant resumes normal supply to Erongo mines

Orano's Erongo desalination plant restarts after a sulphur spike forces a brief shutdown, hitting mine water flows.

Plant status update

• Orano facility fired back up Saturday afternoon following a Friday morning halt.
• Namibia Water Corporation confirmed normal ops resumed on Sunday.
• High sulphur levels triggered the temporary pause.
• Full water delivery to mines kicked in again Saturday afternoon.

Supply chain impacts

• Mines lost supply briefly while NamWater rerouted to towns.
• Swakopmund Nonides Arandis plus nearby spots stayed prioritised.
• Utility cut mine lines first to shield communities.
• Normal mine deliveries got restored once the plant rebooted.