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Etango Secures Green Light for US$353m Uranium Development

After more than two decades of exploration, technical studies and project development, Namibia’s Etango uranium project has reached a decisive milestone. Its joint venture partners have taken a positive final investment decision (FID), clearing the way for full-scale construction. ASX-listed Bannerman Energy, which holds 55% of the Etango joint venture, …

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DHL NAMIBIA: POWERING THE PULSE OF THE MINING INDUSTRY

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 …

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Diamond Slump Deepens N$5.3bn Revenue Shortfall

Namibia’s diamond downturn is placing mounting pressure on public finances, with the government cutting its forecast for mining company taxes and royalties by 14.8% to N$5.2 billion for the 2026/27 financial year. The revision highlights the fiscal consequences of weaker diamond revenues, which are projected to fall sharply from the …

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Dual Valves: Global Slurry Solutions Anchored by Local Expertise

With a manufacturing legacy rooted in South Africa and a presence that spans the globe, Dual Valves has established itself as a premium provider of abrasion-resistant slurry solutions. For decades, the company has focused on the engineering challenges of the mining and minerals processing industries, developing a robust portfolio of …

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Tumas Project Advances with Local Contract Awards

By Eugene .D. Dube Deep Yellow Limited has moved to lock in early-stage execution capacity at its flagship Tumas Project, awarding two major civil and concrete contracts as it advances towards a final investment decision (FID) expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The contracts, with a combined estimated value …

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From Shared Struggle to Shared Dividends, Namibia Presses Angola for Results

Namibia wants its shared history with Angola to start paying economic dividends. Addressing Angola’s National Assembly, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged lawmakers to turn the bond forged in the liberation struggle into jobs, trade and dependable public services. The vehicle, she argued, is the Angola Namibia Bi National Commission, chaired jointly …

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Record Tin Prices and Operational Surge Drive Turnaround at Andrada Mining

In a dramatic display of operational momentum, London AIM-listed Andrada Mining has delivered a standout financial performance for the six months ending August 31, backed by surging global tin prices and increased output at its flagship Uis tin mine in Namibia. The Erongo region operator saw revenue leap 80% to …

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Sand Mining Oversight Faces Scrutiny as Permit Numbers Raise Concerns

The scale of illegal sand extraction in Namibia remains uncertain, raising questions about the effectiveness of environmental oversight as unregulated borrow pits threaten communities, livelihoods and landscapes. Figures presented to the National Assembly reveal that the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism received approximately 56 applications for environmental clearance certificates …

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Green Metals Refining Clears Key Hurdle for N$1bn Industrial Chemicals Investment

Reducing dependence on imported industrial chemicals could give Namibia’s mining sector greater supply-chain security while opening new avenues for domestic value creation. Green Metals Refining Ltd (GMR) has taken a step towards that ambition, securing environmental approval for a proposed N$1.03 billion sulphuric acid plant and manganese refinery at Walvis …

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Andrada Clears Regulatory Hurdle to Advance Namibia’s Brandberg West

By Eugene .D. Dube Aim listed Andrada Mining has secured Namibian Competition Commission approval for the earn in agreement between its subsidiary, Andrada Investments, and BWCAM, a subsidiary of natural resource partnership ACAM, clearing the way for accelerated development at the Brandberg West copper, tungsten and tin project. Under the …

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