by Sharista Raghunath – chemist, WearCheck Accurate and reliable analytical data is essential for effective decision making in today’s competitive industrial landscape, especially in the condition monitoring arena, which focuses on predictive maintenance. Elemental profiling using ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma – Optical Emission Spectroscopy) provides useful information on the chemical …

Namibia now commands global attention, its position on the extractives map secured by three realities: world-class uranium production, offshore oil finds in the Orange Basin, and the Walvis Bay trade gateway connecting Southern Africa to Atlantic markets. While the country has diamonds and a tourism sector, the focus of capital …

A powerful shift is underway in the sun-drenched plains of Namibia, a country staking a bold claim as a leader in Southern Africa’s renewable energy revolution. Leveraging its vast solar resources, reliable regional winds, and ample undeveloped land, Namibia is uniquely positioned to scale up clean power production—a move that …

London, UK – Oscillate PLC has unveiled a new corporate identity, Serval Resources, reflecting a strategic pivot toward copper and “future metals” critical to the energy transition and the digital economy. The listed entity on the Aquis exchange will operate under the Serval brand name and plans to officially adopt …

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young innovators were recognised for their exceptional research and creativity. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 6 to 10 October 2025, brought together the brightest young minds …

B2Gold Namibia a subsidiary of B2Gold Corporation, is undertaking an amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Otjikoto Gold Mine (OGM) The amendment is required to support the proposed development of the newly discovered Antelope underground deposit, situated within the existing Mining Licence (ML 169) boundary. SLR Environmental …

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has announced a fully underwritten A$300 million equity raising to fund development of its Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada and support ramp-up activities at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia. The funding package includes a A$231 million institutional placement on the ASX, a …

Fighting against rust in lubrication systems is an age-old battle. This edition of WearCheck’s Lube Kitchen Series highlights the important role played by corrosion inhibitors. What are they? Metal phenolates, basic metal sulfonates, fatty acids, amines, Zinc dithiophosphates What do they do? Prevent corrosion and rusting of metal parts in …

Namibia and Botswana are set to significantly expand their economic and development cooperation, finalizing eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements on Friday. The instruments, covering key sectors from energy to mining, were revealed at the close of the ministerial segment of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek …

Years of innovation and experience in the underground space have now positioned BME – part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – as an important player in mines where low-profile, bord-and-pillar mining methods are employed. As a blasting and explosives leader in the opencast mining sector for decades, BME has steadily …