Gold

WINDHOEK — B2Gold Corp. is pivoting its Namibian operations toward deep-level mining, advancing development of its new Antelope deposit as the company transitions away from open-pit extraction at its flagship Otjikoto mine. The Vancouver-based producer expects first ore production from the underground Antelope project by late 2028, positioning it to …

Wia Gold has moved its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia closer to construction after securing firm commitments for a $125 million placement that, together with proposed debt financing and existing cash, is expected to complete the project’s funding package through to first gold. The placement will see about 294.1 million …

Billions in capital, fast tracked discoveries and a strategic policy reset are converging to recast Namibia’s gold sector into one of Africa’s most closely watched growth stories. What appears at first glance to be a routine production dip is in fact masking a deeper structural shift in how the country …

Canadian listed gold exploration company Ongwe focused on the discovery and advancement of new gold systems has voluntarily filed a technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument for the Omatjete Gold Project. Ongwe’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Underwood said the Omatjete Project has recently become the flagship project for …

The Twin Hills Gold Project in Namibia is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s next phase of gold production, with first output expected in early 2027 and annual production projected at more than 162,000 ounces, rising to approximately 176,000 ounces at peak. Positioned to take over from the Otjikoto …

QKR Namibia is shifting its strategy at the historic Navachab gold mine, driving underground tunnels beneath its traditional open pits to unlock a deep-seated deposit that was once out of economic reach. The mining operator is advancing a critical development phase targeting deep mineralization at the site near Karibib, according …

In a move to enter into an option agreement to acquire an 80% undivided interest in an exploration licence application, General Copper Gold’s licence will be covering approximately 48,500 hectares in central-north Namibia’s Otjozondjupa region, targeting a geological setting that hosts significant existing deposits of tin, uranium, gold and base …

The Canadian business community is highly anticipating participating at the 5th Canada-Africa Business Conference in Windhoek. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the event is scheduled for the first week of February. In addition, the event is expected to position the country at the centre of high-level Canada–Africa trade and …

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 …

Namibia’s mining sector continues to be a driving force behind the nation’s economic resilience, with uranium and gold emerging as pivotal contributors to growth despite challenges in the diamond industry. The latest update from the Chamber of Mines for June highlights a robust performance, underpinning confidence in the country’s rich …