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Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation has kicked off construction on what is set to be the largest diameter raise bore ever attempted in Namibia. The WF3 Primary Exhaust Raise, a key component of the company’s RP2.0 Expansion Project, involves two massive vertical ventilation shafts, each measuring 5.1 metres in diameter and …

Erongo Region is setting its sights on transforming its mineral riches into more tangible local benefits, with plans underway to craft a regional mineral beneficiation strategy. Governor Nathalia /Goagoses made the announcement during her State of the Region Address held in Swakopmund, signalling a shift toward greater regional value addition …

Botswana-based mineral exploration company, Tsodilo Resources has expressed interest in using the Walvis Bay Corridor to export its high-grade iron ore. According to the company, plans are in place to construct a rail link in Botswana that will connect via Divundu, further emphasizing the strategic importance of the Grootfontein- Katima …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Osino Resources Corp., a prominent exploration and development company in Namibia, has awarded Metso a significant contract to supply key process equipment for the Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 kilometres northwest of Windhoek, the capital city. The order, valued at over EUR 20 million, has been recorded in …

ADP is a long-standing and highly respected business that has operated across Africa for almost three decades. In June 2025, the decision was made to rebrand ADP’s operating entities, including ADP Holdings, ADP Marine & Modular, ADP Namibia, ADP Kukama, ADP Mozambique and Kholo Marine and Minerals, to Lycopodium. Lycopodium …

Namibia on Monday 30th of June, officially launched its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area at Walvis Bay, marking a historic milestone in the country’s trade and economic integration journey. The launch signifies Namibia’s formal entry into trade under the AfCFTA framework, a flagship African Union …

The Namibian Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for July 2025, despite significant under-recoveries caused by rising global oil costs. This decision aims to provide relief to consumers amid ongoing economic pressures. Global factors such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, …

Namibia is set to broaden the scope of its gender empowerment initiatives, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announcing a concerted effort to increase female participation in the nation’s lucrative mining sector. This commitment follows earlier pledges to bridge the gender gap across agriculture, politics, technology, tourism, and renewable energy. Speaking at …

Offering opportunities for knowledge exchange over the past 30 years, the MiningFoum remains an important European networking platform for the continent’s mining industry. Slated for the 18th to the 19th of June, the MiningForum 2026, under the theme of ‘Raw Materials Momentum’ will discuss current developments along the entire raw …