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Mining’s decarbonisation challenge is increasingly being tackled at the level of system design. For Weir, the path to lower emissions and reduced water use lies not in optimising individual pieces of equipment but in fundamentally rethinking how processing circuits are built. That philosophy is shaping the group’s broader strategy, where …

WINDHOEK — B2Gold Corp. is pivoting its Namibian operations toward deep-level mining, advancing development of its new Antelope deposit as the company transitions away from open-pit extraction at its flagship Otjikoto mine. The Vancouver-based producer expects first ore production from the underground Antelope project by late 2028, positioning it to …

Paratus Namibia is showcasing its growing presence in the northern parts of the country at this year’s Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. According to the company, the Trade Fair allows customers to meet the Paratus team and explore connectivity solutions for homes and businesses. Visitors at the Fair can explore 083 …

Namibia’s offshore oil frontier is attracting another major international player, with Norwegian energy giant Equinor acquiring a 17.4% interest in Exploration Licence 90 as competition intensifies around the potentially prolific Orange Basin. The transaction, acquired from Chevron’s Harmattan Energy, gives Equinor exposure to one of Africa’s most closely watched emerging …

Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), Lda. is moving to expand one of Southern Africa’s strategic fuel supply routes, with a major capacity upgrade of the Beira-Harare corridor set to increase the volume of petroleum products transported into regional markets. CPMZ will break ground on 2 September 2026 in Nhamatanda, Sofala …

Metso has signed an agreement to acquire peristaltic hose pump and progressive cavity pump technologies, as well as related aftermarket spare parts and service offering capabilities, from Valmet, a global technology leader in serving process industries. The acquisition strengthens Metso’s capabilities in slurry handling by broadening its portfolio with advanced …

Government targets 1,000km of upgraded railway and 2,300km of gravel roads converted to bitumen standard. Namibia is putting rail at the centre of its transport infrastructure strategy, committing N$952.1 million to the railway network in 2026/27 as government seeks to improve freight movement and strengthen the country’s position along regional …

Portuguese energy company, Galp, is preparing to commit a further N$13 billion to exploration and appraisal offshore Namibia as drilling at the Mopane discovery accelerates towards a potential final investment decision (FID) in 2028. The company expects the additional capital to fund the next phase of work over the coming …

The race to first oil is increasingly being framed as only the beginning of Namibia’s energy story, with government using the second day of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition to push a broader vision of jobs, investment, skills, infrastructure and lasting national value. The Strategic and Technical …

Namibia’s push to secure the energy needed for its next phase of industrial growth is opening a new front for United States of America cooperation, with nuclear technology emerging as a potential future source of reliable power. Discussions between the two countries have put American small modular reactors and microreactors …