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AfriTin Mining is continuing to operate the Uis mine in Namibia at full scale despite ongoing Covid-19 measures in Namibia and South Africa. According to the company, all necessary steps to mitigate a possible outbreak have been taken and the company is pleased to report that there have been no …

Murray & Roberts Cementation have been appointed by B2Gold to establish the underground stoping horizon at its Otjikoto Mine in Namibia. Murray &Roberts will be in a joint venture with Lewcor Mining. According to Allan Widlake, new business director at Murray & Roberts Cementation, mobilisation on site has begun and …

Chief Executive Officer of diamond mining giant De Beers, Bruce Cleaver has revealed that the company is likely to cut jobs as it plans an overhaul of its business after the coronavirus hit jewellery demand. De Beers, a unit of Anglo American, earlier reported plunging earnings in the first half …

The harsh coastal conditions at a mining operation in Namibia demanded a dewatering solution beyond the ordinary, so it turned to Integrated Pump Rental. Its remote location, combined with its highly corrosive environment, meant that the mine needed its equipment to be wear-resistant and require minimal maintenance. According to Steve …

Emerging marine phosphate miner Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) reports that a review application launched by the Confederation of Namibian Fisheries Associations and three other applicants was heard in the High Court of Namibia on July 7. NMP’s shareholders, legal counsel and management are confident that the judgment will be in …

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions around Southern Africa have put the spotlight on mines’ supply chain security, especially with regard to key inputs like explosives and specialised blasting services. According to blasting specialist BME GM Albie Visser, mines have relied heavily on the flexibility and ingenuity of service providers to keep the supply …

The largest and most technologically advanced marine diamond mining vessel is expected to be delivered to Namibian Marine Diamond Miner Debmarine Namibia in 2022 – a joint venture between the Namibian Government and the De Beers Group. The ship under construction will be fitted with an integrated power system kit …

B2Gold has availed a contribution of US$2 million to assist the Namibian government’s COVID-19 relief program. This represents one of the largest private sector contributions to the government’s relief fund. These funds will assist in the purchase of personal protection equipment, food relief packages and hospital equipment (including ventilators) to …

According to the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), the mining sector has lost about 285 jobs as a result of the Covid-19 imposed lockdown and state of the emergency regulations. MUN general secretary Ebben Zarondo, the job losses are from 15 March to date and were recorded at 17 companies …

TSXV-listed uranium junior GoviEx Uranium is looking to take advantage of changing market fundamentals and use its first-mover advantage in Africa. The company remained steadfast in the development of its mine-permitted Madaoela uranium project in Niger despite uranium’s fall from favour. Company CEO Daniel Major’s unwavering commitment to the asset, …