The Haib mine is a proposed copper mine located in the south of Namibia in the ǁKaras Region. Haib represents one of the largest copper reserves in Namibia, having estimated reserves of 2 billion tonnes of ore grading 0.37% copper.[1] The mine is accessible by an 12km access road off the B1 road.[2]
| Location | |
|---|---|
 Haib mine | |
| Location | Karasburg West |
| region | ǁKaras Region |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 28.697°S 17.887°E |
| Production | |
| Products | Copper Molybdenum |
| Owner | |
| Company | Deep-South Resources Inc |
| Website | www |
The mine is owned by the Canada-based Deep-South Resources, Inc., through its subsidiary, Haib Minerals.[2] Deep-South finished acquiring the mine in 2017 from Teck Resources, in exchange for Teck owning a 35% stake in Deep-South.[3] As of 2021, the mine is in the prospecting stage, with the Supreme Court of Namibia ruling that the company could renew its permit.[4]
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