Jed Richardson, CEO and Executive Chairman of Trigon Metals, commented, “While this temporary pause is not the outcome we envisioned, it is a critical step to strengthen Kombat’s infrastructure for sustained success. Our team is already advancing solutions to modernize our systems, ensuring we return to operations with greater reliability …
Read More »Mining Indaba: Handshake Signals New Era of Community Engagement
Cape Town – A powerful moment unfolded at the Investing in African Mining Indaba this week, as a mining company publicly committed to enhancing its local procurement efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in response to a direct challenge from a local activist. The commitment came during a panel …
Read More »Engen achieves RTMS certification for heavy vehicle fleet in SA
Engen Petroleum has set a new benchmark in road transport safety, becoming the first and only oil company in South Africa to achieve Road Transport Management System (RTMS) certification for its entire national fleet of heavy vehicles. Awarded by JC Auditors (JCA), this prestigious certification underscores Engen’s unwavering commitment to …
Read More »JOGMEC Boosts Investment in Namibia Critical Metals with $1.15M Budget Increase
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. (“Namibia Critical Metals” or the “Company” or “NCMI”) (TSXV:NMI)(OTCQB:NMREF) has secured an additional $1.154 million CDN in funding from its joint venture partner, JOGMEC, for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025. This follows a $550,000 budget increase announced on 22 January 2025, bringing JOGMEC’s total …
Read More »Shell declares discovery unviable
The country’s aspirations to become a crude producer have been severely hampered by Shell’s statement that it will write down almost $400 million related to an oil discovery offshore Namibia that was determined to be financially unviable. The ruling emphasizes Namibia’s offshore hydrocarbon deposits’ enormous potential as well as their …
Read More »Trigon Metals identifies increased ore-body along Kombat
Trigon Metals latest results from its recent underground drilling efforts at Shaft 1 of the Kombat Mine has highlighted the potential for additional mineable tonnes. The latest findings, conducted across Levels 1, 3, and 4, have extended the known mineralization in areas adjacent to historic workings, highlighting the potential for …
Read More »NAMCOR announces significant progress in offshore Namibia Exploration.
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced significant updates on offshore exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions. These developments span several blocks, with joint ventures and operators advancing exploration and appraisal campaigns to unlock the …
Read More »African leaders commit to energy transformation
…with more than $50billion backing from global partners Thirty African Heads of State and governments have committed to concrete reforms and actions to expand access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to power economic growth, improve quality of life, and drive job creation across the continent. The leaders pledged their …
Read More »Skid-mounted nitrogen generator enhances laser cutting precision, efficiency at Transerve-JHT
Atlas Copco’s state-of-the-art skid-mounted nitrogen generator, which has been operating at Transerve-JHT Laser Cut for over six and a half years, has earned high praise from the laser cutting specialist’s Technical Director, Douw Meyer. “This solution consistently provides transformative benefits to our operations. Since implementing the nitrogen skid, the company …
Read More »Pioneer Lithium Expands Horizons with Uranium Acquisitions
Australian-listed Pioneer Lithium (ASX:PLN) has significantly broadened its portfolio with the acquisition of two uranium projects: Skull Creek in Colorado, USA, and Warmbad in Namibia. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of the burgeoning critical minerals sector, capitalizing on the growing demand for uranium as the world …
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