Andrada Mining has announced an operational update for the fourth quarter of 2025, 233,414 tonnes of ore were process resulting in 379 tonnes of tin produced. On an annual basis 1,507 tonnes of tin were produced, up 2.2% on last year. There was significant jump in the annual amount of tantalum produced, up to 50.6 tonnes from 6.5 tonnes.

For the full 2025 Andrada received an all-in sustaining cost of $29,755 per tonne of contained tin which is in the upper end to guidance figures of $25 000 to $30 000 per tonne.

Anthony Viljoen, Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“We have delivered on significant objectives this Quarter, including securing approval for the SQM earn-in agreement. We continue to demonstrate steady and sustainable growth across our tin operations, achieving higher tin concentrate tonnage and increased shipments this Quarter. Our ongoing Continuous Improvement programme continues to yield positive results, with processing rates reaching 141 tph-the highest level of the past five quarters.

Finally, I am pleased to note that following receipt of the Namibian Competition Commission approval, we are making solid progress with SQM in forming a Board and Joint Development Committee for the Lithium Ridge project. Both teams are focused on ensuring efficient progress. The advancement of this lithium project is a key component of our long-term strategy to become a producer of multiple critical minerals. It is highly encouraging to witness the synergies that this partnership is bringing at such an early stage. We look forward to providing updates in due course.”

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