Friday , September 18 2026

Editor picks

Proactive maintenance maximises sampler, centrifuge longevity

Mining and mineral processing operations rely on the uninterrupted operation of samplers and centrifuges to maintain product quality and process efficiency. Samplers collect representative samples that are accurate and reproducible, while centrifuges enable effective solid-liquid separation, dewatering, and classification within a process plant. Despite their importance within the mineral processing …

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Sarens adds new XCMG XCL18000M crane to South African fleet

In its longest combination (up to 198+ 8m), the new crane handles a maximum payload of 192 tons at extreme heights. This model reduces setup and dismantling time to two or three days, roughly half the time required by standard cranes in its class. In addition, it delivers fuel savings …

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Mineware Consulting Goes Live at Masimong and Joel Mines with Integrated Survey, Geology, and Sampling Modules

Mineware Consulting, now part of the Datamine Group, has successfully completed a simultaneous go-live of its Syncromine mine management platform at Masimong Mine and Joel Mine, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of both operations. The implementation covers four modules central to daily underground survey and geology workflows, …

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Namibia’s Otavi Targets Mining, Education Expansion TO Drive Regional Growth

OTAVI, Namibia-The northern Namibian town of Otavi is launching a targeted economic development strategy aimed at transforming itself from an agricultural hub into a key regional growth center, leveraging new mining partnerships, housing projects, and a university campus relocation. The initiative follows the election of a new municipal council in …

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Rhino Resources joins African Energy Week

Exploration company Rhino Resources has joined the African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 Conference and Exhibition as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its role as one of Africa’s emerging independents driving frontier and greenfield exploration across Southern Africa. Scheduled for October in Cape Town, AEW 2026 comes as Rhino Resources accelerates exploration …

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Dangote’s Pipeline Vision Could Make Namibia Southern Africa’s Fuel Hub

A planned 2,000 kilometre fuel pipeline originating in Walvis Bay could transform Namibia into a regional fuel distribution hub for southern Africa, supplying Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia at more competitive rates than currently available through existing supply chains. The project was updated by a senior executive of the African Export …

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Namibia’s Mining Sector Shrank in 2025 but Still Generated N$64 Billion – Update

The mining sector in Namibia contracted by 9.4% in 2025, weighed down by lower diamond output, reduced base metal production and weaker global demand yet still generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue, a 25% increase on the previous year driven by record gold prices and growing uranium production. Chamber of …

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Kaoko Metals Heads to the ASX With Namibia Copper in Its Sights

A junior explorer with high-grade surface results and fully permitted projects is preparing to make its case to Australian capital markets, with Namibia’s largely underexplored Kaoko Copper Belt at the centre of its pitch. Kaoko Metals (ASX: KAO) is advancing towards its ASX debut with a planned raise of approximately …

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New Leadership at Sandvik: Patrick Murphy Appointed President of Mining

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

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South Africa’s Looming Energy Cliff: The Urgent Imperative for a Coordinated Gas Strategy

The South African energy landscape is currently grappling with a profound sense of urgency as the nation faces a potential industrial disruption triggered by the impending depletion of natural gas supplies from Mozambique. As coal-fired power stations are decommissioned to meet environmental goals, the need for stable baseload energy has …

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