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Namibia and Botswana are set to significantly expand their economic and development cooperation, finalizing eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements on Friday. The instruments, covering key sectors from energy to mining, were revealed at the close of the ministerial segment of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek …

As Anglo offloads De Beers, African governments face an uncomfortable question: Is owning a piece of a declining industry actually a prize? When your deputy prime minister opens negotiations by saying “to be honest, the diamond industry is going down,” you’re probably not dealing from a position of desperate enthusiasm. …

Namibia’s mining sector is laying the groundwork for significant future expansion, fueled by a rich and diverse mineral base that has historically provided resilience against global economic volatility, according to Frank Gschwender, business development manager at Transworld Cargo. The nation’s deposits span from diamonds, gold, and uranium to zinc, fluor …

Revised acquisition terms will see Kalahari Copper Limited’s Namibian assets included in a deal first announced in July, broadening the scope of Oscillate PLC’s purchase beyond Botswana. Under the new non-binding Heads of Terms, Oscillate is set to acquire both the Botswanan and Namibian portfolios, significantly expanding its presence across …

Canadian gold producer B2Gold is strengthening its African portfolio as it targets 970,000 to 1,075,000 ounces of gold in 2025, with the majority of production coming from its mines in Mali and Namibia. The company will spotlight these operations at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), scheduled for 1–3 October …

WearCheck, Africa’s premier condition‑monitoring specialist, is pleased to announce the official launch of the website for Lubrigard, its dedicated lubricant‑management division. Built in collaboration with WearCheck, the Lubrigard platform clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to Lubricant‑Enabled Reliability (LER) – the principle that maintaining lubricants in peak condition promotes optimal asset …

Noronex has strengthened its position in the Kalahari Copper Belt with the addition of two recently acquired Botswana tenements into its strategic alliance with South32, under the same financial terms as the original deal. The new agreement will see South32 increase its joint-venture commitment, contributing an additional $1 million per …

Andrada Mining Limited (AIM: ATM, OTCQB: ATMTF), the critical minerals producer with operations in Namibia, has commenced exploration drilling at its Lithium Ridge project in partnership with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile SA (SQM) through its subsidiary SQM Australia (Pty) Ltd. The campaign marks a major step in the …

Namibia is undertaking a significant legislative overhaul of its mining sector, aiming to strike a new balance between attracting foreign investment and ensuring its citizens gain a fairer share of the nation’s mineral wealth. This ambitious reform, which is currently under review, signals a new era for one of Africa’s …

As Namibia’s mining sector attracts new investment and embraces digitalisation, the Mineworkers’ Union of Namibia (MUN) is taking an increasingly assertive stance to ensure workers benefit from the industry’s rapid transformation. The union, led by its general secretary, is positioning itself as a central player in national policy debates, demanding …