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B2Gold in a press release has announced the results of a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Antelope deposit at its Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. The report highlights the deposit’s potential to enhance the mine’s lifespan and production capacity, reinforcing B2Gold’s commitment to sustainable and responsible mining in the …

Fuel prices are expected to increase in February 2025, forcing Namibians to spend more money after months of comparatively stable conditions. Citing notable under-recoveries in January, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced price increases for all fuel kinds. According to the Ministry, the following under-recoveries were observed; Petrol: …

By Robert Erasmus, Harry Ylikangas* The manufacturing, petrochemical, and mining industries have long been pillars of South Africa’s economy. However, their operations have also left a significant environmental footprint, particularly in terms of soil and groundwater contamination. Despite the presence of a strong regulatory framework and a skilled workforce, many …

A significant moment unfolded at the ongoing Investing in African Mining Indaba when a major mining company pledged to enhance its local procurement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following insights from a local community organiser.This commitment was made at the conclusion of a session titled “Disruption Required – …

Lisa October and Diana Kasymova have been named the winners of the 2025 Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield following a fiercely competitive final round at Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The Mining Innovation and Research Battlefield (MIRB), convened by the Development Partner Institute (DPI) and hosted at Investing in African …

Despite global geopolitical uncertainties, Africa’s mining sector continues to make measurable strides in advancing its economic and social contributions. Speaking at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl noted the sector’s steady progress in adopting safer and more responsible mining practices. …

Given the wide and growing range of risks faced by mining projects, it is increasingly vital for shareholders and financiers to get expert and independent corroboration on mining resources, plans, valuations and other aspects of each venture. This is best donethrough a detailed due diligence study, a critical phase that …

In a move poised to revolutionize affordable housing in Namibia, Telecom Namibia and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) have joined forces to launch a groundbreaking smart housing project. The partnership, formalized in a signing ceremony this week, aims to leverage digital solutions to address the nation’s housing challenges and create …

TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …

Scientific oil analysis, transformer oil analysis, reliability services and water testing & analysis – these are some of the condition monitoring techniques on show at WearCheck’s stand at the 2025 Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town’s ICC from 3 – 6 February this year. As a specialist condition …