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As Namibia positions itself as Africa’s next major oil and gas producer, a new player has emerged to support global investors entering the country’s energy and mining landscape. Alvenco Advisory, led by former Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo, has officially launched to provide strategic guidance to companies seeking …

KSB Pumps and Valves is investing in the future of industrial service excellence through its dedicated training hub, the SupremeServ Academy. Based at the company’s Jet Park facility, the academy was established to address the growing need for specialised skills across KSB’s service value chain and to support its expansive …

Erongo Region is setting its sights on transforming its mineral riches into more tangible local benefits, with plans underway to craft a regional mineral beneficiation strategy. Governor Nathalia /Goagoses made the announcement during her State of the Region Address held in Swakopmund, signalling a shift toward greater regional value addition …

Botswana-based mineral exploration company, Tsodilo Resources has expressed interest in using the Walvis Bay Corridor to export its high-grade iron ore. According to the company, plans are in place to construct a rail link in Botswana that will connect via Divundu, further emphasizing the strategic importance of the Grootfontein- Katima …

Progress is tracking in line with schedule and budget Early works at Bannerman Mining Resources’ Etango Uranium Project have continued to advance, and progress is tracking in line with schedule and budget. According to the Bannerman execution of the key 24-month bulk earthworks contract continues to advance well. In addition, …

As the global race for critical minerals intensifies, countries across Africa are fast-tracking investments in beneficiation infrastructure to bolster local economies, create jobs and secure more equitable participation in global mineral value chains. The continent’s mineral-rich economies are increasingly focusing on developing domestic refining and processing capacity to shift from …

Namibia’s economy expanded by 2.7% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, marking the 16th consecutive quarter of growth, though at a slower pace compared to the 4.8% growth recorded in the same period last year. While the primary and secondary sectors faced challenges, the mining industry showed resilience, with …

Namibia’s mining sector continues to be a driving force behind the nation’s economic resilience, with uranium and gold emerging as pivotal contributors to growth despite challenges in the diamond industry. The latest update from the Chamber of Mines for June highlights a robust performance, underpinning confidence in the country’s rich …

Osino Resources Corp., a prominent exploration and development company in Namibia, has awarded Metso a significant contract to supply key process equipment for the Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 kilometres northwest of Windhoek, the capital city. The order, valued at over EUR 20 million, has been recorded in …

Water-related risks can easily be underestimated in a due diligence study of a mining operation, with pollution and flooding being among the many aspects that prospective investors or lenders need to consider. “In most mining transactions, the issue of water generally presents a significant risk to investors,” said Peter Shepherd, …