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Andrada Mining, a tin producer with a portfolio of critical metals mining and exploration assets in Namibia, announces that further to the announcement of 27 May 2026, its subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC) has executed definitive agreements for loan facilities totaling NAD98 million with Bank Windhoek and the Development …

Bezant Resources Plc has completed the initial blast at the open-pit site of its 90%-owned Hope and Gorob copper-gold project in Namibia, marking a key transition toward commercial production as global demand for critical transition metals rises. The AIM-listed miner reported that a 20,000-tonne blast successfully liberated approximately 2,000 tonnes …

Namibia’s mining sector is strengthening its position at the centre of the country’s economic growth strategy, contributing 14% of GDP and generating N$7.8 billion in tax revenue in 2025 as government looks to leverage a new wave of investment across gold, uranium and other minerals. Mining tax revenue rose 39% …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 4 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The fourth article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series takes an in-depth look at thermal breakdown. Stress – it’s something with which we’re all intimately familiar. It might be the printer jamming five minutes before …

Several Ugandan investors are exploring opportunities to establish businesses in Namibia, following talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries. The delegation is chiefly targeting the energy, agriculture, information and communication technology, youth empowerment and security sectors, with the goal of creating jobs and …

Wia Gold has moved its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia closer to construction after securing firm commitments for a $125 million placement that, together with proposed debt financing and existing cash, is expected to complete the project’s funding package through to first gold. The placement will see about 294.1 million …

By Yvonne Rudolph, Branch Manager Kathu, PRISMA Training Solutions The South African mining sector has made meaningful progress in opening operational roles to women but inclusion is now entering a more demanding phase. It is no longer defined by access alone but by how effectively the industry supports women through …

Now in its thirteenth year as Africa’s premier investment conference, AFSIC 2026 agenda has been unveiled. Scheduled mid-October at the Park Plaza Westminster, London, this year’s programme is the most comprehensive in the conference’s history, spanning critical industry sectors, drawing an exceptional calibre of investors, and backed by unprecedented sponsor …

The language of potential is giving way to the discipline of delivery and the gap between commitment and execution is narrowing under growing economic pressure. This is a noticeable shift in tone around Namibia’s mining sector. In Windhoek, at the 13th Chamber of Mines Mining Expo and Conference, that shift …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …