Jubilee, a diversified metals producer, has signed a three-year renewable power purchase agreement with Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company (LHPC), an independent hydro and solar power producer in Zambia.
It said the power purchase agreement ensures that the total power supply needs of both Roan and Sable will be continuously met at competitive rates to the prevailing power tariffs, commencing on September 1, 2024.
“The successful implementation of the private power purchase agreement is a critical step towards securing a reliable and continuous power supply for our operations and addresses the current shortage of power experienced,” said Jubilee chief executive Leon Coetzer.
“This comes at a critical time as we step up the production at our Roan and Sable operations and look to further expand our operational footprint. Our Roan operation has been impacted by power shortages, which is comprehensively addressed by this agreement.”
The agreement also allows Jubilee the option to secure a further 10MW of solar-generated power, discounted by more than 30% below the initial power purchase agreement power rates.
“The additional power allocation of 10 MW, which holds the potential to be further scaled, ensures that our immediate power demands for our operational expansion targeting 25 000 tonnes of annual copper processing capacity will be met,” said Coetzer.
“Security of power supply is a critical factor in the successful roll-out of our Zambian copper strategy.”
Mathew Nyaungwa, Editor in Chief, Rough&Polished
