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South Africa’s mineral resources ministry has announced that safety in mining operations is one key area of concern for the country. Gwede Mantashe, the Mineral Resources Minister recently told media that the industry ended nine consecutive years of falling fatalities in the world’s deepest mines in 2017. “A third of …

Australian miner Desert Lion Energy’s objective to deliver the country’s first large-scale lithium mine is on the horizon. Tim Johnston, President and Chief Executive Officer recently told media that having ticked all of the pre-project development boxes that guarantee a financially viable operation, the company is looking to start producing …

Windhoek 27 Feb -Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga has said that 60 % of Namibia’s energy required was sources from Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) in 2018, at the 52nd SAPP meeting currently underway in Windhoek. Namibia continues to import a large share of its electricity demand …

SEW-EURODRIVE is celebrating driving complete conveyor requirements at Greenfield coal mine in South Africa’s Mpumalanga coalfields region. The project entails a massive 27-unit order that was assembled at the OEM’s Nelspruit facility, and transported directly to site early this year. Though the order consisted of a complete drive package in …

Research and Markets, the world’s largest market research store said the global lead mine production is projected to grow between 2018 to 2022, fueled by increased demand for lead acid batteries from the automobiles and electric bikes sectors, especially from China and the US. China, US and Australia’s declining production …

KSB Pumps and Valves is intensifying its focus on aftermarket services that add value to customer operations far beyond the supply and maintenance of its own products. According to the company plans are to extend its services and engineering expertise to include maintenance of entire systems, reverse engineering of rotating …

Export of minerals have increased, the Namibia Ports Authority (NamPort) has announced. The development comes on the backdrop of efforts to gain a foothold of transit volume in the region. According to NamPort, the bulk exports increased year-on year by seven percent while the export of minerals such as copper, …

Global oil and gas service provider, Sapura Energy has selected the Walvis Bay company – EBH Namibia (EBHN) to reactivate their 15,839 ton semi-submersible, self-erecting tender-assisted drilling platform, SKD Jaya. “We are delighted to be able to announce the successful conclusion of the agreement with Sapura Energy, as it endorses …

Junior diamond miner Firestone Diamond has recovered a 70 carat white, makeable diamond from its Liqhobong Mine in Lesotho. The development follows after a 46 carat gem diamond that was recovered in December, sold for more than US$1 million at a recently held sale. Meanwhile the 70 carat diamond was …

Despite escalating trade wars keeping commodity prices in check as well as increased regulatory challenges across the continent generally, the mining team at Standard Bank anticipates that 2019 will see miners continue to cautiously pursue emerging pockets of opportunity across the continent. Over the last 18 months, the focus in …