International

Victory Metals Limited is positioning itself as a key player in the global effort to reduce dependence on China for heavy rare earth materials, as geopolitical tensions and new export restrictions reshape supply chains for critical defence and clean energy minerals. Speaking at the company’s Annual General Meeting, Chief Executive …

United Nations Climate Change Conference dubbed (COP30) ongoing at Belém in Brazil will zoom on the mining sector. According to ICMM team, this year, mining and metals are higher on the agenda than ever – driven by geopolitical considerations. In addition, there is recognition that mining and metals are part …

Uranium miner Paladin Energy has announced a fully underwritten A$300 million equity raising to fund development of its Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada and support ramp-up activities at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia. The funding package includes a A$231 million institutional placement on the ASX, a …

New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …

Accelerating Africa’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) ambitions will depend on mobilizing risk-tolerant investment, building strong technical and commercial partnerships, and committing to local capacity-building, according to panellists at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris. Speaking during a discussion on monetizing African gas sponsored by Perenco, UTM Offshore …

Despite recent national mourning following the loss of two presidents, Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its long-standing bilateral relations with Russia. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, speaking during a courtesy visit by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev, emphasized the enduring bond between the two nations and their shared vision …

Australian-listed Pioneer Lithium (ASX:PLN) has significantly broadened its portfolio with the acquisition of two uranium projects: Skull Creek in Colorado, USA, and Warmbad in Namibia. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of the burgeoning critical minerals sector, capitalizing on the growing demand for uranium as the world …

TAKRAF Group (‘TAKRAF’) is pleased to announce the award to engineer and supply the conveying system (CV-8001, CV-8002 and CV-8003) for Minera Collahuasi’s Ujina growth project in Chile. The main objective of the Ujina growth project is to increase the capacity of the concentrator plant. The Collahuasi mine is located …

With abundant sunshine and wind southern Africa is perfectly positioned to become a global powerhouse in green hydrogen production. As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources Namibia and South Africa provide favourable conditions and are well situated upon one of the world’s central shipping routes to transport the commodity …

Australian diamond explorer Gibb River Diamonds has staked its claim in the heart of Africa’s uranium industry, acquiring two significant projects in Namibia. This move marks a strategic shift for the company, known for its diamond and gold exploration in Western Australia, and signifies the growing appeal of Namibia’s rich …