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The Namibian Investment Promotion Development Board will be showcasing investment opportunities across the country’s oil, gas and green hydrogen industries as a diamond sponsor during the African Energy Week 2022 conference. The African Energy Week (AEW) 2022 conference and exhibition – Africa’s premier event for the oil and gas sector …

As the economy shifts out of the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative yokes, new frontiers for the country’s solid minerals, oil and gas are on the horizon. This year’s Mining Expo and Conference coming after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic attracted a huge turnout, casting positive vibes for the organisers, …

QKR Navachab Gold Managing Director, George Botshiwe has been appointed Chamber of Mines of Namibia’s second vice president. Botshiwe’s appointment was announced at this years’ Mining Expo in Windhoek, following the Chamber’s a special general meeting. The second Vice President seat fell vacant following the recent resignation of the first …

In the medium term, sub-Saharan Africa’s mining and energy sectors have selected NAMIBIA as a crucial growth market. This is because the outlook for the industries has generally improved, as a result of higher commodity prices, quick technological improvements, and a more accommodating local regulatory framework. Given that they have …

FLSmidth, a world leader in the provision of machinery and solutions to the minerals processing sector, is using Electra Mining Africa exhibition  to highlight the strides it has made toward realizing its ambitious “MissionZero” strategy, which aims to enable mines and processing facilities to achieve zero emissions, zero water waste, …

Manufacturing is an inherently energy-intensive sector. According to the EIA, 35% of energy consumption in the US is attributed to the industrial sector of which 81% is used by manufacturing. In South Africa, the industry is equally the primary user of power at 52% of the total electricity consumption, and …

Specialist electrical partner for Africa’s mining and industry Hamar with over four decades on the market continues to record remarkable growth trajectory. Established in 1981 as a panel manufacturing specialist, increasing customer demand for its quality products and expert workmanship saw Hamar Controls expand its capabilities, adding electrical and instrumentation …

Kal Tire is showcasing innovative and responsive solutions at this year’s Electra Mining, supporting mining operations looking to a future with improved ESG, safety and productivity. The company says it presents a host of innovations—from an expanded carbon emissions reporting program and a recycling solution that promotes a circular economy …

The importance of research in the development of mining technology will be highlighted at Wits University from September 27 to 29, 2022, at a three-day symposium held by the Wits Mining Institute (WMI). The three-day event, themed ‘Turning research curiosity into 21st Century minerals industry performance, partnerships, and technology,’ will …

Buying Vesconite products in Namibia has become easier with the establishment of a wholly-owned Namibian subsidiary. Known as Vesconite Bearings Namibia, the new company will stock frequently-ordered hollow bar, solid rods and plate for ease of ordering and distribution into the Southern African country. “Coastal Couriers, a leader in the …