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Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …

The idyllic image of the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, a vast freshwater reserve stretching across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, is under threat. The Namibian government has issued a flurry of uranium exploration permits, igniting fears that this precious resource could be irrevocably contaminated by the very industry it is …

Trigon Metals has been forced to suspend underground mining operations at its Kombat copper mine following the failure of its two main dewatering pumps, the pumps critical to keeping the underground mine dry, failed on January 16, 2025. To minimize possible damage, Trigon Metals is currently removing equipment and all …

B2Gold Corp., a leading global senior gold producer, has unveiled its operational plans for the Otjikoto Gold Mine in Namibia, outlining a strategy focused on extending mine life and maximizing production. In 2025, the company projects processing 3.4 million tons of ore at an average grade of 1.63 grams of …

Despite a recent $400 million write-down by Shell on its offshore oil discoveries, the Namibian government remains steadfast in its commitment to developing the country’s hydrocarbon potential. Shell, facing technical and geological challenges in extracting resources from its PEL39 block, determined that the discovered oil and gas were not currently …

Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently launched a new training course – InfraFocus –  to upskill users of thermographic cameras. The company’s ARC (asset reliability care) technicians developed the two-day course for customers, highlighting the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme. Operations manager …

Namibia’s hopes of becoming a G7-recognized diamond certification hub hang in the balance, with a final decision deferred until February 2025. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that discussions are ongoing, with a recent G7 technical mission visiting Namibia to assess the country’s readiness for the crucial designation. …

In a complex, challenging industry such as mining, suppliers must have a full understanding of the sector and offer a comprehensive service. A consolidated, one-stop partner can significantly enhance productivity, writes Barloworld Equipment Executive for Greater Africa Operations, Elia Nandjiwa. Miners face harsh working environments, cost challenges and highly complex …

Dynapac proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Rhino range of soil compactors – the CA50, CA55, CA65 and CA70 – during an engaging event at the organisation’s Jet Park headquarters in Johannesburg last October. The new CA50 model is a purposefully designed and engineered 16-ton model for the South African and …

A mini-excavator performing its routine tasks is commonplace. However, when that machine is a 30-year-plus local veteran still going through its paces, it represents a remarkable achievement, one that embodies the unparalleled quality and reliability that the Wacker Neuson brand is globally renowned for. In 1984, Wacker Neuson (then known …