Expansion Projects Our Future ... extending the lifespan of the mine by over 25 years. The future of Mopani Copper Mines PLC lies in the expansion projects that the company has been undertaking since 2013 with a view to extending the lifespan of the mine by over 25 years. Completion Percentage 100% Synclinorium Concentrator 74% Synclinorium Shaft 72% Henderson Shaft 65% Mindola Deeps Shaft 15% Tailings Buttressing