Chamwe Kaira
Andrada Mining Limited, the critical minerals producer with operations in Namibia, has reported record quarterly tin output for the three months ended 31 August 2025.
The company produced 453 tonnes of tin concentrate during the quarter, up 17% from 388 tonnes in the same period last year. Contained tin rose 14% to 273 tonnes, supported by improved operational efficiency and a stronger recovery rate of 73%, compared to 69% in the previous quarter.
The average realised tin price increased 4% year-on-year to US$33,308 per tonne.
Andrada also achieved record six-month tantalum concentrate production of 27 tonnes, with 10 tonnes shipped during the quarter.
Commissioning of its new Jig Plant was completed on time and on budget at the end of August.
The facility is expected to lift recoveries, increase output, and reduce unit costs.
Exploration activities at lithium ridge are advancing, with stage 1 drilling carried out in partnership with SQM Australia.
The project forms part of Andrada’s strategy to diversify into lithium and other critical minerals.
For the first half of the financial year, tin concentrate production rose 14% year-on-year to 858 tonnes, while contained tin increased 11% to 511 tonnes. Chief executive officer Anthony Viljoen said the results strengthen Andrada’s role in the global tin market.
“This quarter reflects another period of robust operational performance, underscoring Andrada’s emergence as one of the pre-eminent producers in the international tin market,” Viljoen said. “The Jig Plant is a pivotal milestone, and with our ongoing progress at Lithium Ridge, we are building a diversified, high-value portfolio of critical minerals to capture long-term demand growth.”
Tantalum production for the first half also set a new record at 27 tonnes. Viljoen said the mineral, used in high-end electronics, adds diversification and premium pricing opportunities.
He added that, while lithium prices remain subdued in the short term, long-term demand is “exceptionally strong”, supported by the global shift to electric vehicles and energy storage.
Andrada reported modest increases in costs, with its all-in sustaining cost rising to US$26.947 per tonne in the first half. The company expects efficiencies and lower costs as production from the Jig Plant ramps up.
Looking ahead, Andrada said it is well-positioned for further growth in the second half of the financial year, supported by strong tin fundamentals, operational improvements, and its continued move into lithium.
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Andrada Mining chief executive officer, Anthony Viljoen.
-Photo: Andrada Mining
