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Namibia’s mining, energy, and industrial sectors received N$939.5 million in the FY2025-2026 national budget, with a total investment of N$2.8 billion expected for the MTEF. This funding demonstrates the government’s commitment to promoting industrial development, expanding energy capacity, and ensuring mining’s continued viability as an economic driver. Mining, as one …

Cape Town: Africa’s vast mineral wealth is proving to be a potent engine for economic growth, with nations across the continent forging strategic partnerships to optimize their mining value chains. From gold in Ghana to diamonds in Botswana, the sector is delivering significant revenue and driving sustainable development. Across the …

Shares in Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy Ltd. have taken a significant tumble after the company was forced to withdraw its production guidance for the 2025 fiscal year. This dramatic reversal stems from the severe disruption caused by extreme rainfall at its Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia. The deluge, a …

Consolidated Copper Corp (CCC) has appointed Tim Flynn as Head of Group Security and Robert O’Neill as Chief Compliance Officer to support the company’s operations and growth in Namibia. These appointments underscore CCC’s commitment to safe, secure, and responsible mining practices. “As the scope, scale and opportunity of our operations …

Perth & Namibia: Elevate Uranium is forging ahead with its ambitious plan to construct a demonstration plant for its patented U-pgrade™ technology, a move that could redefine the economics of surficial uranium ore processing. The plant, slated for completion by mid-2025, will be deployed at the company’s Koppies project in …

Namibia’s mineral wealth is drawing increasing global attention, with industry experts hailing the nation’s robust regulatory framework and ambitious green energy plans. However, beneath the surface of this burgeoning sector lie both vast opportunities and significant challenges. John Sisay, CEO of Consolidated Copper, paints a picture of a nation poised …

By Karen Olivier* The demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as ‘man camps’ in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular construction is thus emerging as a cost-effective solution. Mining projects are generally set up …

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

TAU Mining, a leading mining contractor based in Southern Africa, is renowned for its world-class open-cast mining services. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of offerings, including mine planning, surveying, production scheduling, and grade control services. Additionally, TAU Mining provides drill, blast, load, haul, and dump functions, ensuring operational …

Multotec has opened a consolidated research and development and test work facility, designed to improve process flow, to efficiently serve the global mineral processing industry. The facility, located in Spartan, outside Johannesburg, now boasts a showroom for an enhanced customer experience. The Multotec technology division conducts comprehensive test work for …