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Scheduled to produce more than 162,000 ounces of gold a year and create more than 1,000 direct jobs, the Twin Hill Gold Project The project will be crucial for the local economy as it takes over from the Otjikoto mine, one of the country’s mainstays to date, which will soon …

Why Water Quality Matters: Water sustains every form of life on our planet – from the smallest microorganism to entire ecosystems and human communities. Yet the quality of this vital resource is constantly threatened by pollution, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff. Accurate and reliable water testing is essential to ensure …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …

Metso expands its Metso Digital portfolio with the launch of three new solutions, designed to help mining operations optimize their performance. The new digital solutions – Metso Digital Production Management, Metso Data-driven Performance Analytics, and Metso Safety Performance Platform are expected to help customers turn operational data into business results. …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

As global pressure mounts on modern producers to slash emissions and conserve vital water resources while simultaneously boosting output, the parallels between sustainable agriculture and resource extraction have never been clearer. Striking that delicate balance requires more than minor adjustments it demands smarter tech and fully re-engineered operational flowsheets to …

Dewatering is critical to most mining operations, but every mining site faces a variety of challenges. And yet, the whole process is not simply about pumping groundwater: the extraction of it will reduce water entry but can also impact groundwater-dependent ecosystems. For an efficient Water Management, Wilo solutions have been …

The mining sector’s shift from non-electric blasting systems toward electronic initiation has been widely acknowledged as beneficial, yet adoption across the industry has consistently lagged expectations. BME is now looking to close that gap with the release of its new VIPERTRON electronic initiation system, a product designed less around proving …

Since 1988, DHL Namibia has been the force behind one of the country’s most vital sectors-mining. For over 35 years, we’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with Namibia’s mines, ensuring that operations never skip a beat. From flying in critical components to delivering time-sensitive samples, we’ve logged thousands of flying and …

Namibia’s central bank is keeping its options open as it steadily builds out its domestic gold reserves. Deputy Governor Nicholas Mukasa confirmed that the Bank of Namibia (BoN) will pause to evaluate its international reserve portfolio in the first quarter of 2027 before deciding whether to expand its gold holdings …