Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom DEALS Facilitating Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Facilitating Growth in Africa’s Mining Sector SHARE We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully facilitated the closure of a remarkable USD155m financing for QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine (Pty) Ltd in Karibib, Namibia. Absa acted as a joint MLA and hedge provider; our team is proud to have played a pivotal role in enabling this transaction. The Navachab Gold Mine, is an open-pit gold mine situated near Karibib, in the Erongo region of Namibia. The mine commenced operations in 1985 and employs over 1,200 staff with a peak production volume of 140koz. The USD155m term loan will enable Navachab Gold Mine to refinance existing debt, facilitate a dividend distribution and allows the client to scale up production via an expansion, particularly in their processing activities. The transaction demonstrates our commitment to a strategic sector in the Namibian economy. Contact Thulani Shange for more information https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles DEALS Clean Power. Multiplied. Accelerating solar infrastructure with R2.1 billion for a resilient, diversified energy market. Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has jointly arranged and financed Anthem’s 475 MW Notsi Solar PV Project, a landmark solar development led by Anthem - a leading independent power producer in South Africa. The total cost for the Notsi Solar PV Project was circa R8.7 billion Read more DEALS Strengthening sustainable mining success Absa Corporate and Investment Banking has supported Tharisa Minerals (Pty) Ltd in advancing its next phase of growth through a multi-currency Platinum Group Metals (PGM) offtake-based Prepayment Facility. Read more DEALS At the forefront of scaling energy progress Absa Corporate and Investment Banking acted as Joint Mandated Lead Arranger, Senior Lender and Hedge Provider on the R3.4 billion financing of Mulilo Energy Holdings’ 219MW Orkney solar PV project. Read more