Production at the €783 million (R14.9 billion) Keliber lithium project in Finland will be phased, with Sibanye-Stillwater citing oversupply in the global lithium market. The Johannesburg-headquartered miner said that last year, prices for lithium concentrate were “well below” the project incentive price of $10,000 to $15,000 LCE (lithium carbonate equivalent). …
Read More »InnoVent Diaz Wind Farm Powers Namibia Toward Renewable Energy Future – Updated
The InnoVent Diaz onshore wind farm, located near Lüderitz in Namibia’s Karas region, is set to become a significant player in the country’s shift toward renewable energy. Once commissioned by the end of 2025, the wind farm will produce 230 GWh of clean electricity annually, representing around 6 percent of …
Read More »Namibia Targets Illegal Mining Glut with New Regulatory Framework
The Namibian government has issued a stern warning against the rising tide of illegal sand and gravel mining, signaling a shift toward aggressive regulatory enforcement to protect the nation’s fragile ecosystems. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) revealed this week that an increasing number of individuals and commercial …
Read More »Gratomic secures 15-year mining license renewal – Update
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has been renewed for an additional 15-year term mining license for Gratomic’s Mining Licence ML215. The renewal follows engagement between the parties and a formal response from Gratomic. And the licence has since been fully upgraded and renewed, extending its validity through March 2040. …
Read More »Canadian investors to explore Namibia’s mining opportunities
The Canadian business community is highly anticipating participating at the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the event is scheduled for the first week of February. In addition, the event is expected to position the country at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and …
Read More »Trust is key to moving mining forward in Africa
By ANDREW VAN ZYL As leaders from across the minerals sector gather in Cape Town in February for the Investing in African Mining Indaba, they will be bringing with them a growing appreciation of the value of trust and collaboration. The theme of the Cape Town event this year – …
Read More »Andrada continue progress at Uis – Update
Andrada Mining’s third quarter operational performance results indicates the company is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the bull critical metals market. The emerging African critical minerals miner is optimistic exploration and development activities across the broader Erongo region continue to validate the company’s strategy to develop a hub for tin …
Read More »Metso opens rubber products plant in Quzhou, China
Frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally, Metso has invested in a new rubber products plant in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The plant is expected to meet growing demand and improve service for its customers. By expanding its manufacturing …
Read More »Research focus raises Wits in world mining school rankings
Doubling its research output over the past two years has been a key factor in the improved global ranking of the School of Mining Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand. In its most recent Biennial Review, the school also reported that its growing research output between 2023 and 2024 …
Read More »Mining mergers and acquisitions to watch this year – Update
The global mining sector is entering 2026 with significant M&A activity poised to reshape industry scale, portfolios, and regional influence. From gold and copper to critical minerals, strategic consolidation and portfolio realignment are accelerating, driven by rising commodity demand, electrification trends, and investor appetite for scale and efficiency. Anglo American …
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