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Canada-based gold miner B2Gold has commenced the process to close its Otjikoto gold mine in Namibia due to depleted resources. Commissioned in March 2015, the Otjikoto open-pit mine produced 161,614oz of gold in 2022. The company was cited by the news agency as saying: “B2Gold Namibia has commenced with the …

As a pioneering technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, Hitachi Energy is delivering a comprehensive range of high-voltage equipment to leading hydropower construction company Sinohydro Corporation Limited, to enhance NamPower’s Kunene and Omatando substations. In order to meet rising electricity demand, NamPower is implementing the …

President Hakainde Hichilema has announced the country’s intentions to build a pipeline to transport oil products from the port of Beira, Mozambique. Supporting the vision, Mozambican transport minister Mateus Magala said a boom in mineral resources in Zambia means that Mozambique should plan to increase the volume of cargo that …

Orica has released a new integrated digital solution for the quarry market to streamline and optimise blasting operations. The BlastIQ™ Quarry is a smart solution that harnesses the power of digital technologies to help quarry operators optimise their drill and blast activities in near real-time. Developed by Orica Digital Solutions, …

Jon Lind has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection, effective September 1st, 2023. According to the company, Lind brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles, including his most recent position as Chief Executive Officer at CTEK, a global leader in …

Namibian copper exploration and development company Omico Mining has appointed a new project engineer, Mathys du Preez for its Omitiomire copper project in central Namibia. He is expected to bring his practical experience to the management team at Omico covering project design, execution, operations and maintenance. Du Preez is an …

As the mining industry in Southern Africa continues to grow, there is an increasing need for pumps and valves that are bigger, more energy-efficient and sustainable. KSB Pumps and Valves, a leading manufacturer of pumps and valves, has been at the forefront of this movement, designing and manufacturing pumps that …

Glencore is now the world’s most valuable mining brand from its runner-up position in 2022, having swapped places with BHP, according to Brand Finance’s Mining, Metals & Minerals 50 2023 report which ranks the world’s top 50 most valuable and strongest brands in the mining industry. In terms of brand …

Torsa Global has revealed that it is in the process of establishing a Johannesburg-based office to service the mining industries of the Central African Copperbelt, Botswana, and Mozambique. The company is also looking to expand its services to Morocco. Speaking on the sidelines of the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba, …

A court in Namibia is hearing an appeal by the local branch of Russia’s state-owned atomic energy agency, Rosatom, which is seeking water permits needed for uranium mining. The government of Namibia, the world’s second-biggest nuclear fuel producer, said last year that a mining company owned by Rosatom had failed …