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Otjikoto Gold Mine

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The Otjikoto Gold Mine, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, is one of Namibia's newer gold mines and has quickly become one of the country's largest gold producers. Operations commenced in early 2015 and it is operated by B2Gold, a Canadian mining company. The mine consists of two open pits, Otjikoto and Wolfshag. As the Otjikoto pit nears the end of its life, the development of the Wolfshag orebody, which is being mined by both open-pit and underground methods, has secured the mine's future. The processing plant uses a conventional milling and carbon-in-leach process. The Otjikoto mine is a major economic driver for the Otjozondjupa Region and is known for its community investment and high environmental standards, including a successful program to translocate rare animal species before mining began.

Location: Namibia
Nearby: Tsumeb (53 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	26	25	24	21	18	17	21	25	28	28	27
Rain mm	124	109	78	27	2	0	0	0	2	16	57	81

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Otjikoto Gold Mine in northern Namibia is a modern gold mine providing a significant economic boost to the region. It extracts gold ore and processes it on-site into bars.

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Visiting

The active mine is not open to the public for safety reasons. From the nearby road, however, the facilities and waste dumps are visible.

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Where to view it

The best view is from the hill south of the mine, from where the entire site is visible. The main road to Otavi also provides a good view of the mine facilities.

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Local products

The mine produces gold bars, exported worldwide. The region also has cattle farming, and local markets offer handcrafted jewelry from the area.

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Active season

The mine operates year-round in 24-hour shifts, especially active during daytime. Production is not affected by seasons, as ore is mined underground.

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Nearby

Combine the mine visit with a tour of Etosha National Park or the Otjikoto Lakes. The nearby town of Tsumeb provides historical mining museums.

Geography

Coordinates

-19.08330, 17.26670

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Otjikoto Gold Mine?

A modern gold mine in the north of Namibia.

Where exactly is it located?

Between Otjiwarongo and Outjo.

Can the mine be visited?

No, it is a closed industrial site.

What are typical visit times?

There are none, as there are no tourist offerings.

How do they work there?

It is a highly automated open-pit operation.

Otjikoto Gold Mine: where is it located?

Otjikoto Gold Mine is located in Namibia.

Otjikoto Gold Mine: when is the best time to visit?

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Aug.

Otjikoto Gold Mine: why is it worth visiting?

The Otjikoto Gold Mine, located between Otjiwarongo and Otavi, is one of Namibia's newer gold mines and has quickly become one of the country's largest gold producers.

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