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When Good Oils Go Bad Part 5 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck This edition of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series gives insight into microdieseling. There’s a creature in the ocean that kills its prey without ever touching it. Say hello to my little friend – Synalpheus fritzmuelleri, …

Uranium’s resurgence is putting Namibia’s next generation of mines back in the spotlight, with Australian developers Bannerman Energy and Deep Yellow advancing projects as global nuclear ambitions gather pace. Bannerman is preparing to bring China National Nuclear Corporation into its Etango project, while Deep Yellow is targeting a final investment …

As global pressure mounts on modern producers to slash emissions and conserve vital water resources while simultaneously boosting output, the parallels between sustainable agriculture and resource extraction have never been clearer. Striking that delicate balance requires more than minor adjustments it demands smarter tech and fully re-engineered operational flowsheets to …

By: Ulla Setswalo South Africa’s mining modernisation and infrastructure needs are opening a new commercial front for Italian technology companies, with eight firms using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to pursue partnerships across mining, energy, automation and industrial technology. The Italian delegation, assembled under the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) with support …

Dewatering is critical to most mining operations, but every mining site faces a variety of challenges. And yet, the whole process is not simply about pumping groundwater: the extraction of it will reduce water entry but can also impact groundwater-dependent ecosystems. For an efficient Water Management, Wilo solutions have been …

Collision risk in open pit mining has historically been managed through advisory systems that alert operators to danger and rely on human reaction to prevent it. Nasdaq listed measurement technology company Hexagon is pushing that model further with the global launch of its next generation Vehicle Intervention System, a platform …

Exploration success in the pegmatite sector increasingly depends on the ability to run several workstreams in parallel rather than sequentially, compressing the path from target generation to drill ready assets. ASX listed Askari Metals is demonstrating exactly that operating discipline at its Uis critical metals project in Namibia, where soil …

The mining sector’s shift from non-electric blasting systems toward electronic initiation has been widely acknowledged as beneficial, yet adoption across the industry has consistently lagged expectations. BME is now looking to close that gap with the release of its new VIPERTRON electronic initiation system, a product designed less around proving …

A new exhibition platform aimed squarely at the continent’s energy buyers was unveiled in Johannesburg, South Africa on 9 September 2026 and the message from the podium was unambiguous. Electricity is no longer a line item to be managed quietly in the background. It has become a board level concern …

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 …