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ASX-listed Chrysos Corporation has entered a master services agreement (MSA) with global miner Newmont Corporation to deploy its advanced PhotonAssay technology at Newmont’s gold sites worldwide. The first PhotonAssay unit will be installed at Newmont’s Ahafo mine in Ghana during the first half of the 2026 financial year, marking a …

The Deputy Minister Gaudentia Kröhne emphasized trade issues, economic resilience, and ethical sourcing, at the Angola round table. In order to promote the integrity, economic worth, and ethical sourcing of natural diamonds, Namibia has reiterated its commitment to the global natural diamond sector and called for increased cooperation among diamond-producing …

As the global demand for critical minerals accelerates, the continent’s role is shifting from resource supplier to indispensable partner in powering the energy transition, industrial growth, and global security. The time to elevate Africa’s position on the world stage is now.   This was the call to action at a …

China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, highlighted the significant strides made in bilateral relations over the past five years, underscoring a deepening partnership rooted in historical ties and expanding economic cooperation. Speaking with Eagle FM, Zhao reflected on the extensive support China provided for Namibia’s independence in the 1960s, a …

A major African copper mine has dramatically turned around its operational efficiency and profitability, thanks to the deployment of Valmet’s advanced Flowrox peristaltic pump. The mine, which had been crippled by frequent, costly downtime and high maintenance requirements stemming from its previous slurry pumping system, found a definitive solution in …

By: Eugene Dube Namibia has taken a significant step toward expanding its water infrastructure, with Swakop Uranium and the national water utility NamWater finalising a joint venture to build the country’s second desalination plant near Swakopmund. The project, long on the national agenda, is expected to bolster water supply for …

Following the recent G20 summit, a clear message has emerged: Africa is not merely a beneficiary of the global economy, but a formidable builder, innovator, and industrial force. This reality is most evident in the continent’s accelerating digital and industrial transformation across critical sectors like mining, ports, energy, and infrastructure, …

By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Continuing the journey through the world of anti-wear additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, this final instalment of the lube kitchen series looks at additives that work their magic under pressure – Extreme Pressure (EP) additives – the other metal guardians in your …

Namibia’s economic expansion is set to slow in 2025, with real gross domestic product projected to ease to 3.0%, down from an estimated 3.7% in 2024, according to the Bank of Namibia’s December 2025 Economic Outlook Update. The bank attributed the weaker outlook to subdued performance across several key sectors, …

As Namibia cements its position as Africa’s newest oil and gas frontier, the need for reliable, locally owned offshore support services has never been more urgent. Breakwater Group, Namibia’s only 100% Namibian-owned offshore support services company, is at the forefront of this transformation, bridging the gap between global operators and …