Now that the mining licence has been renewed for 10 years, Trigon Metals is aiming to start copper production before year-end at its flagship, 80%-owned Kombat project in Namibia. “The renewal of our licence at Kombat marks a key milestone as we prepare to commence copper production by the end …

The Caterpillar’s MINExpo experience which features equipment and technology that drives sustainability, increases productivity and delivers effective lifecycle management solutions is set to return this year. Slated for September in Las Vegas under the theme “Together, we’re mining better,” Caterpillar’s MINExpo 2021 experience celebrates the company’s partnership with mines and …

GroundProbe has launched one of the industry’s most advanced doppler radars for reactive geo-hazard monitoring, the RGR-Velox. RGR-Velox (Reactive Geo-hazard Radar) is a military-precision reactive monitoring and alarming system for tailings dam breaches, large slope failures, landslides and avalanches. It detects, tracks and alarms on moving geo-hazards in real-time, keeping …

…as coal rush fade away Kibo Energy has announced intentions to refocus, dispose of coal energy projects to focus on renewable energy opportunities. Kibo’s blueprint is in line with the company’s refocused strategy centred on sustainable renewable energy solutions. The development comes following the positive results of an extensive due …

On March 1, 2021, Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, purchased C&V Welding, resulting in an extended network of engineering and construction services between the two companies. C&V Welding will now be known as Kraatz Technical C&V Welding and will offer steel construction services in …

After successfully serving markets throughout the continent from its headquarters in Coega, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth for a number of years, commercial vehicle manufacturer FAW Trucks has reintroduced the brand in Namibia, reinforcing its steadfast commitment to clients. FAW Trucks found a dependable home with Africa Commercial Vehicles (ACV), a dominant …

Hytec South Africa has developed a new app that simplifies the inspection and servicing reporting processes for its customers. The ‘Smart Inspection” app enables inspection and service reports for hydraulic systems to be completed via cell phone or tablet and emailed to the relevant Maintenance or Section Engineer in real …

Mergence Unlisted Investment Managers (Namibia) has increased its shareholding in the two Ejuva renewable energy projects in Gobabis from 17% to a majority stake of 66% having acquired the 49% previously held by co-developer and initial part-financier, CIGenCo, a subsidiary of South Africa-listed Consolidated Infrastructure Group (CIG). The two adjacent …

CrushPlant Namibia has been appointed as MAJOR’s new aggregate and mining screen media authorised dealer in Africa. Customers in Namibia, Africa, will be served by CrushPlant Namibia. MAJOR’s screen media solutions will be available, including FLEX-MAT high-vibration wire screens in tensioned and modular forms. CrushPlant Namibia has been supplying engineering …

Namibia Ministry of Mines and Energy has decided to keep the fuel pump prices for June unchanged while still accommodating the Road User Levy increase of 7 c/l, effective 01 June. He said this following relatively low under-recoveries of 49 cents on petrol and an under-recovery of 23 cents on …