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ReconAfrica, a Canadian oil and gas company, is poised to ignite exploration fever in Namibia with the imminent drilling of its first well in the Kavango Basin. This long-awaited wildcat well, dubbed Naingopo, is expected to spud within the next two weeks, marking a historic moment for the frontier basin. …

Namibia’s mining sector is poised for a showcase event of unprecedented scale, with the 11th Mining Expo & Conference set to hit the Windhoek Showgrounds on August 7th and 8th. The Chamber of Mines Namibia, buoyed by the enthusiastic response from industry stakeholders, is anticipating an event surpassing even last …

Trigon Metals, a leading Namibian copper miner, is setting ambitious targets for 2025, aiming to extract between 250,000 and 280,000 tonnes of copper ore at its Kombat Asis West underground complex. This translates to a projected copper metal yield of 5,500 to 6,100 tonnes, a significant boost for the company’s …

Good news for Namibia’s burgeoning uranium industry! Madison Metals Inc. has unearthed promising signs of high-grade uranium deposits at their Khan Uranium Project located in the Central Erongo Uranium province. This comes after the company successfully completed its first drilling program, which consisted of nine holes reaching depths of nearly …

Mining Indaba has introduced its latest advisory board members, joining the key industry players in driving transformation within the mining sector. Dr. Marit Kitaw and Kwasi Ampofo are now part of the Mining Indaba 2025 advisory board and committee members. According to Mining Indaba, the committee members, with their diverse …

The arid plains near Karibib, Namibia, are about to witness a transformation, as Osino Resources’ Twin Hills gold project is on the cusp of creating a thousand new jobs, according to the company’s recently released sustainability report. The report, a glowing testament to Osino’s commitment to responsible mining, goes beyond …

Nestled on the edge of the Namib desert, a ribbon of rust-coloured dunes stretching towards an unforgiving horizon, a quiet revolution is brewing. King Philippe of Belgium stood alongside Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba earlier this month, not to marvel at the stark beauty, but to inaugurate a project that could …

Canadian miner Madison Metals has unearthed promising signs of a significant uranium deposit at its Khan project in Namibia.  This exciting development occurs after a drill hole (KM5RC003) intersects strong uranium mineralization over minable widths. “This is a game-changer for Madison Metals,” enthused Duane Parnham, Executive Chairman and CEO, in …

The Botswana government is considering increasing its shareholding in global diamond miner De Beers, according to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, following parent company Anglo American’s announcement of plans to spin off or sell the business. Botswana currently owns a 15% stake in De Beers and contributes 70% of the company’s annual …

Africa’s rich mineral resources and its potential as a vast export market are at the top of South Korea’s agenda as it hosts a summit with the leaders of 48 nations this week with plans for aid on industrial infrastructure and digital transformation. Africa is a “crucial partner” for South …