The early works programme entails construction and development of the civil works for the camp, the rehabilitation of the access road to Longonjo camp and the agricultural demonstration plots under the Livelihood Restoration Programme.
Site Construction Progress
Contractors Laydown – Final Layer Backfilling
Grass Planting Preparation – Soil Erosion Prevention
Stormwater Channel – New Camp Road Crossing
Containers Placed onto Plinths
Site Layout
March 2024
April 2024
June 2024
Site Overall Progress Timeline
Luigi Bruni
“We are pleased to share the appointment of Luigi Bruni as Construction Manager for the Longonjo Rare Earths Refinery Project. Luigi has joined the team ahead of commencing main construction to accelerate operational readiness.”
Pensana Plc CEO, Tim George.
Camp Kitchen Equipment Transported via the Lobito Port – Arriving and Stored on Site
Ablution & Office Containers Transported by Road From South Africa – Arriving and Stored on Site
Main Road – Storm Water Drains Progress
Storm Water Drains Completed
Kitchen Grease Trap
Water Valve Chambers
Contractors Laydown Area – Earthworks
Camp Electrical Cable Excavated Trenches Bedding Preparations
Practical Training Assessment – Certified Forklift Training Operation
Water Quality Monitoring
Dust Suppression
HSE Daily Meeting
Waste Segregation
Road Rehabilitation
Camp Platform Preparations
Agricultural Demonstration Plots Germinating
Canteen Foundation Underway
Effluent Reticulation
Stormwater Piping
Camp Electrical Reticulation
Camp Water Supply Preparations
Laundry Facility Foundation
Braithwaite Tank Installation
Safe Driving Awareness
Emergency Drill Evacuation
Community Engagement Meetings
Community Engagement Meetings
Safe Grinding & Cutting
Forklift Safety Training
Quality Checks
Agriculture Demo Plots
Water Pressure Testing