GoviEx appoints veteran metallurgist to advance Muntanga Uranium project in Zambia
Last updated: 08:55 05 Jun 2025 EDT, First published: 07:55 05 Jun 2025 EDT
Goviex Uranium Head of Investor Relations Isabel Vilela joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the strategic appointment of Mr. Deogratias Bukunkwe as Project / Commissioning Metallurgist for the company’s flagship Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia.
A Zambian national, Mr. Bukunkwe brings over 25 years of experience in process start-up and plant operations, particularly in the uranium and base metals sectors. His distinguished career includes senior roles at leading uranium mines such as Kayelekera (Malawi) and Langer Heinrich (Namibia), in addition to overseeing Operational Readiness at DRA Minopex. Most recently, he served as Commissioning Manager for the Grasberg Gold and Copper Cleaner Concentrator operated by Freeport-McMoRan in Indonesia.
In his new role, Bukunkwe will develop a detailed pre-commissioning framework that positions the Muntanga Project as "project-ready" for future lender due diligence. This critical step supports GoviEx’s ongoing push toward securing project financing.
Looking further ahead, he will also lead the commissioning and operational management of the Muntanga processing plant, expected to begin production as early as 2028, contingent upon successful financing.
This appointment underscores GoviEx’s commitment to building a strong operational foundation for Muntanga and aligns with its strategy of bringing skilled leadership to key development milestones. Vilela emphasized the significance of hiring local talent with deep regional and sector-specific expertise, stating that Bukunkwe’s experience and leadership will be instrumental as the company advances toward production.
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