Thursday , October 8 2026

Andrew Maramwidze

Lithium manufacturing capacity rises

Technology metals mining and exploration company Andrada anticipates completion of its lithium bulk-testing pilot facility in June this year, the London Aim-quoted company said on Monday, March 20, when it provided fourth-quarter and 12 months to February 28 production updates for its Uis tin, lithium and tantalum mine in Namibia. …

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Namibia strategise to reap more value from its mineral wealth

Namibia is considering taking minority stakes in mining and petroleum producers to reap more value from its mineral wealth, the African country’s mining minister told lawmakers, weighing on shares of mostly Australia-listed miners on Tuesday. Namibia is one of the biggest uranium producers in the world. It is also a …

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Kwatani has long history and strong footprint in Namibia, says CEO

Kim Schoepflin, CEO of Kwatani, says her company has a long history in Namibia and a strong footprint across various commodities there – including an established presence at this gold mine. It has worked with the engineering, procurement and construction contractor and the end-customer for two to three years on …

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Okanjande,Okorusu production plans on the pipeline

Northern Graphite Corporation has filed a technical report relating to the preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of Okanjande/Okorusu graphite project. The technical report, entitled: ‘Okanjande Graphite Project – Preliminary Economic Assessment Study Report’ has been prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects by CREO …

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Namwater desalination plant a “National Project”

Areva’s announcement of its intent to sell its Erongo Desalination Plant has become a bone of contention for the mining communities in the Erongo Region as well as for Namwater, which by law, is the bulk supplier of water. Additionally, details of how a third desalination plant will fit into …

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Namibia seeks to reap more value from its mineral wealth

Namibia is considering taking minority stakes in mining and petroleum producers to reap more value from its mineral wealth, the African country’s mining minister told lawmakers, weighing on shares of mostly Australia-listed miners on Tuesday. Namibia is one of the biggest uranium producers in the world. It is also a …

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Namibia require expanding investments in the non-mining sector

The past two years have put into sharp focus the need to build economies that are resilient to shocks such as those brought about by global pandemics. Part of building resilient economies is ensuring that they are well diversified not only in terms of sources of growth but also in …

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Andrada set to increase its tin production and determine lithium mineralisation at its Uis mine

UK-based Andrada Mining has garnered $25m (£20.11m) from Orion Resource Partners’ Orion Mine Finance (OMF) to support its Uis mine in Namibia. The $25m includes a $12.5m funding package in unsecured tin royalties, $2.5m to acquire 30.5 million shares and a $10m unsecured convertible loan. Additionally, Andrada will issue OMF III …

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Copper Price Rising amidst China Lockdown

On 4 April 2022, the copper price rose despite lingering demand concerns in top consumer China. Copper for delivery in May rose 2.3% from 1 April 2022’s settlement price, touching $4.790 per pound ($10,538 per tonne). Trading was sluggish as Chinese financial markets were closed for a public holiday, but …

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Positive oil, gas prospects on the radar

Namibia has emerged as a highly attractive E&P play, with a series of investors and project developers turning their attention to the high potential market. During the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris, taking place ahead of the much-anticipated African Energy Week (AEW) conference and exhibition, scheduled for October …

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