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The Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy has renewed Asarian Energy’s Namibplaas exclusive prospecting licence (EPL) 3638 for a further two years. EPL 3638 covers the Namibplaas uranium deposit, which forms part of the company’s Norasa Project1, together with the adjacent Valencia uranium deposit. The renewal enables the company to …

Paratus has launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Namibia, the new service is designed to appeal countrywide to both the residential and commercial market, combining high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity with competitive pricing. The Paratus customer management solution gives users greater visibility and control over their data …

Canadian listed gold exploration company focused on the discovery and advancement of new gold systems, Ongwe Minerals has intersected multiple high-grade gold zones at it BK2 Target within the Belmont Prospect at its Khorixas Gold Project. The Belmont Prospect, part of the Khorixas Gold Project, is a large-scale greenfields surface …

Mozambican corporate services firm KKLM Enterprise Lda has inked a strategic cross-border partnership with Nigeria’s Dubi Energies, marking a significant step toward delivering specialized industrial waste management and water treatment solutions to the expanding mining, oil, and gas sectors across Southern Africa. Founded in 2022, KKLM Enterprise built its initial …

Bannerman Energy, the developers of Etango Uranium Project continues to report strong progress across its construction works activities. According to the company, the early works construction activities continue to advance in line with overall budget and schedule expectations. The company says the bulk earthworks package is now approximately 99 percent …

At a critical minerals dialogue in Swakopmund, the conversation around local participation in Namibia’s booming mining sector took a decisive turn. Industry experts and regional leaders emphasized that true local involvement requires moving far beyond superficial contract bids and traditional equity ownership. To build long-term economic resilience, domestic enterprises must …

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) is bringing back an experienced operator to lead the business as it moves into a new investment phase centred on Zulti South, decarbonisation and deeper local economic participation. Bayanda Mncwango has been appointed Managing Director, effective October 2026, returning to RBM after serving as Chief Operating …

Bannerman Energy has completed CNOL strategic investment of US$320.4 million for the funding, development and operation of the Etango Uranium Project. CNOL is a subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange listed China National Uranium Corporation (CNUC) and part of leading integrated global nuclear utility, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). “We are …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 6 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Electrostatic spark discharge plays a significant role in compromising oil condition. It is the focus of the next article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series. Static electricity is one of those little annoyances we usually …

The proposed takeover of Namibia’s Karibib lithium project is putting the spotlight on how much local ownership will remain in a project that could gain renewed momentum as lithium demand recovers. Just 1% of Britain-based African Critical Elements (ACE), the company seeking approval to acquire the project, is currently owned …