The Navachab Gold Mine is an open-pit gold mine situated near Karibib, in the Erongo Region of Namibia. The operation is owned by AngloGold Ashanti. Navachab, the only gold mine in Namibia, takes its name from the local Navachab farm, which the gold deposit was found beneath. The deposit is located 6 km south of the Okahandja-Swakopmund road.

Navachab Gold Mine is an open-pit gold mine located in the Karibib district of Namibia, about 8km south of the town of Karibib. The mine is owned and operated by QKR Corporation, a subsidiary of the South African mining group, AngloGold Ashanti. It is the only gold mine in Namibia.

Navachab Gold Mine was discovered in October 1984 by a prospector, J.A. Krautz. He identified a gold-bearing quartz vein outcropping on the farm Navachab. The quartz vein, known as the Navachab Gold Deposit, was the only known gold deposit in Namibia at the time. The deposit was estimated to contain an estimated 1.3 million ounces of gold.

Navachab Gold Mine began operations in 1989 and has since become the largest and most profitable gold mine in Namibia. The mine is located in a semi-arid region and employs a workforce of more than 1,000 people. It produces an average of 45,000 ounces of gold per year. The mine is also a major employer in the region, providing jobs and economic benefits to the local community.

Navachab Gold Mine has a number of environmental and social initiatives in place, including a sustainable development plan, a biodiversity action plan, and a community development plan. The mine also works with local communities to ensure that their rights and interests are respected.

Navachab Gold Mine has a number of safety and health initiatives in place, including an occupational health and safety management system, a health and safety committee, and a health and safety policy. The mine also conducts regular safety and health audits to ensure that all safety and health regulations are being followed. Navachab Gold Mine is committed to responsible mining practices and is committed to reducing its environmental impact. The mine has implemented a number of water management initiatives, including a water management plan, a water conservation plan, and a water quality monitoring program. The mine also has a reclamation and rehabilitation plan in place to ensure that any disturbed land is returned to its original state.

Navachab Gold Mine is an important part of the Namibian economy and is committed to responsible mining practices and environmental stewardship. The mine is committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment and to providing economic benefits to the local community.

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