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Caterpillar opens global innovation challenge

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is opening registration for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global innovation competition first discussed on stage at CES® 2026 by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief …

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Namibia has enough jet fuel amid Middle East conflict – Update

Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints. He says the NAC is mandated to ensure refuelling services at all the country’s airports are always sufficient and available, adding this can only be achieved under favourable circumstances. /Uirab said …

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The Rapid Boom: Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Takes Shape

Namibia has been the global focus of energy giants following the play-opening Venus and Graaf discoveries in the Orange Basin in 2022. The subsequent Mopane discovery in mid-2023 and the announcement in early 2025 that the Sagittarius well had encountered a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir have solidified Namibia’s status as a major …

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Kaoko Metals Heads to the ASX With Namibia Copper in Its Sights

A junior explorer with high-grade surface results and fully permitted projects is preparing to make its case to Australian capital markets, with Namibia’s largely underexplored Kaoko Copper Belt at the centre of its pitch. Kaoko Metals (ASX: KAO) is advancing towards its ASX debut with a planned raise of approximately …

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Andrada reports strong drill results from Namibia project

Aim-listed Andrada Mining has announced the results of a second batch of diamond drilling from its Lithium Ridge project, in Namibia, saying the results continue to confirm the presence of consistent high-grade lithium mineralisation from surface to depth. These results further strengthen confidence in the scale and continuity of the …

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Growing solar partnership offers a capex-free path to energy independence

Southern African solar solutions provider SolarSaver, solar technology manufacturer Sigenergy and distributor SIAAC have partnered to simplify the shift to renewable energy for businesses across Africa, cemented by a 100 MWh corporate agreement. This strategic alliance leverages SolarSaver’s capex-free solar solutions, SIAAC’s robust distribution network, and Sigenergy’s advanced energy storage …

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Solar Integration: Powering the Future of Namibian Mining – Update

Namibia stands on the threshold of a transformative era in its energy sector, driven by some of the most consistent solar irradiation levels on the planet and vast expanses of available land. This geographic advantage is increasingly being viewed as a strategic lifeline for the mining industry, where the dual …

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Strengthening African bulk materials handling capabilities with new hub

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre delivers expanded engineering expertise and access to advanced automation technologies for BMH and port customers across the African region. The …

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A New Dawn for Namibian Uranium: Powering the Global Transition

The global uranium market is projected to maintain a significant upward trajectory throughout 2026, driven by an international pivot towards nuclear energy as a cornerstone of low-carbon power. As nations across Asia, Europe, and Africa scramble to secure reliable energy sources, Namibia has solidified its position as a premier global …

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Paladin Energy Boosts Production Guidance for Langer Heinrich Mine

The ASX-listed Paladin Energy has officially revised its full-year production guidance for Triuranium octoxide ($U_3O_8$) at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following a highly successful transition to full-scale mining operations. This upward adjustment comes on the back of a robust ramp-up period characterised by the efficient mobilisation of the …

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