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TLT ACTOM aims to offer the mining and power sector more than just innovative ventilation fans. The company’s customised systems ensure that working conditions are safe and energy efficiency maximized as part of a holistic Total Ventilation Solution (TVS) that aims to reduce total cost of ownership. Craig Johnston, Operations …

Australian mining company African Energy Resources (AFR) has been granted a coal mining license in Botswana. The company said the 25 years mining license covers an area of 51.47km2 and contains 650Mt of raw coal in measured and indicated resources. “Granting of the mining license is an important step towards finalising the permits for …

There are three main challenges facing the Namibian mining sector: insufficient rail services, water shortages and the introduction of policies that could stunt investment. Chamber of Mines of Namibia CEO Veston Malango tells Mining Weekly that these challenges will be key topics of discussion at the chamber’s sixth annual Namibian …

Canada-based international gold mining company Dundee Precious Metals’ (DPM’s) Tsumeb copper smelter, in Tsumeb, Namibia, achieved record smelting production December, with quarterly concentrate production also at a record high of 61 270 t, DPM said when it announced its mine and smelter production results for the three months and year …

Industrial equipment supplier and rental company Renttech South Africa has been meeting a growing demand for its rental equipment in Namibia’s mining industry, particularly its range of diesel generators and welding equipment. The company reported in June that it had been supplying a major greenfield project since mid-2014 at one …

Construction at the Swakop’s uranium mine Husab has been completed ahead of the projected full scale operations in August 2018. Zheng Keping the company’s Chief Executive Officer said workforce adjustments have also been made to ensure smooth production, despite controversies. Husab Mine started construction in 2013 with about 4 500 …

ASX-listed Bannerman Resources has announced intentions to update the definitive feasibility study (DFS) for Etango uranium project. The company said the development comes following the conclusion of the heap leach demonstration plant programme. According to the company the updated DFS will target capital and operating cost reductions, with the demonstration …

Auroch Minerals the developers of Karibib Lithium project has signed an option and joint venture deal for EPL 5751, as part of efforts to grow the project. EPL5751 is one of the company’s five existing Exclusive Prospecting Licenses in Karibib area. Under the new agreement, Dynamic Geo Consulting Services, Auroch …

The MUN says nationalisation of mines would ensure decent jobs, job security and maximum benefits to the country from its natural resources. The Mineworkers Union of Namibia’s Namdeb branch at Oranjemund has called on the government to consider nationalising mines in light of intended retrenchments of workers at the Skorpion …

Norwegian supplier of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, BW Offshore has confirmed involvement in the Kudu gas field as BW Kudu Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of BW Offshore. BW Kudu Limited has entered into a Farm-Out Agreement for a 56% stake of the Kudu license …