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Namibia is strengthening its role as a leader in green hydrogen development as it prepares to host the second Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S 2025) in September. The event builds on the success of last year’s summit, which attracted over 1,500 attendees and secured N$2.08 billion in investment commitments. This …

The time is ripe for Africa’s mining sector to realise its full potential. With vast mineral reserves, the continent holds the resources needed to drive the next phase of development, both for Africa and the world. As global debates continue over which minerals will fuel this growth, renewed international interest …

ASX-listed Noronex Limited has commenced a six-week airborne radioactive spectrometry survey across its 17.9 square kilometre Etango North uranium project in northwest Namibia. The comprehensive survey aims to pinpoint high-grade hard rock uranium, specifically alaskite, within one of the world’s most prolific uranium regions. The Etango North project holds significant …

Andrada Mining Limited has announced a major advancement in its Namibian operations, securing a high-grade tin ore supply from the Goantagab deposit in the Kunene Region. The move is expected to significantly enhance tin concentrate throughput at the company’s flagship Uis mine and processing facility in the Erongo Region. Goantagab, …

The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …

Safety remains a central priority in the mining industry, particularly when it comes to the storage, handling, and use of explosives. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, BME’s General Manager for Operational Excellence and Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ), fast-evolving technology is playing a vital role in supporting mines …

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has marked a historic milestone with the launch of the Women in Mining Namibia (WiMAN) Mentorship and Coaching Platform, a first-of-its-kind initiative not only in Namibia but across Africa on the 13th of June in Windhoek. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director …

The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …

Multotec has officially opened its consolidated research and development and test work facility in Spartan, just outside Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to innovation and efficiency in the global mineral processing industry. The new facility not only streamlines process flow across divisions but also offers an enhanced …

In Windhoek on the 12th of June 2025, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy marked a pivotal moment in its national agenda to bring electricity to every corner of Namibia. At the heart of this effort, Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, addressed a gathering …