London, UK – Oscillate PLC has unveiled a new corporate identity, Serval Resources, reflecting a strategic pivot toward copper and “future metals” critical to the energy transition and the digital economy. The listed entity on the Aquis exchange will operate under the Serval brand name and plans to officially adopt …
Read More »Young Scientists Shine at Eskom Expo – Update
The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young innovators were recognised for their exceptional research and creativity. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from 6 to 10 October 2025, brought together the brightest young minds …
Read More »Otjikoto Gold Mine EIA amendment ongoing
B2Gold Namibia a subsidiary of B2Gold Corporation, is undertaking an amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Otjikoto Gold Mine (OGM) The amendment is required to support the proposed development of the newly discovered Antelope underground deposit, situated within the existing Mining Licence (ML 169) boundary. SLR Environmental …
Read More »Paladin Launches A$300m Equity Raise to Advance Uranium Projects
Uranium miner Paladin Energy has announced a fully underwritten A$300 million equity raising to fund development of its Patterson Lake South (PLS) uranium project in Canada and support ramp-up activities at the Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia. The funding package includes a A$231 million institutional placement on the ASX, a …
Read More »Namibia and Botswana Deepen Ties with Eight New Bilateral Agreements
Namibia and Botswana are set to significantly expand their economic and development cooperation, finalizing eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and agreements on Friday. The instruments, covering key sectors from energy to mining, were revealed at the close of the ministerial segment of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek …
Read More »BME puts its stamp on underground mining- Update
Years of innovation and experience in the underground space have now positioned BME – part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – as an important player in mines where low-profile, bord-and-pillar mining methods are employed. As a blasting and explosives leader in the opencast mining sector for decades, BME has steadily …
Read More »Premier Minns to Open IMARC 2025 as $17.8m Windfall Beckons for NSW
New South Wales (NSW)’s Premier Chris Minns will open the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, spotlighting the event’s growing influence and its projected $17.8 million boost to the state’s economy. Set for 21–23 October 2025 at the ICC Sydney, IMARC 2025 will be the event’s biggest edition yet, drawing over 10,000 delegates from more than 120 countries. Minns …
Read More »The lube kitchen series part 9: metal deactivators – oiling the wheels of corrosion control
Metal deactivators play a key role in the fight against corrosion. This is the next focus in the ongoing discussion about lubricant additives, with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck. What are metal deactivators? Organic complexes containing nitrogen or sulphur, amines, sulphides and phosphites What do they do? Reduce …
Read More »RWE Pullout Clouds Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions
German power utility RWE has withdrawn from the $10-billion Hyphen green ammonia project in Namibia, delivering a blow to the southern African nation’s aspirations of becoming a major global hydrogen hub. The decision, confirmed by RWE on Monday, reflects a broader trend of companies reassessing investments in the nascent green …
Read More »Namibia Isn’t Racing to Buy a Diamond Company Nobody Else Wants
As Anglo offloads De Beers, African governments face an uncomfortable question: Is owning a piece of a declining industry actually a prize? When your deputy prime minister opens negotiations by saying “to be honest, the diamond industry is going down,” you’re probably not dealing from a position of desperate enthusiasm. …
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