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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 …

Financially troubled Trevali Mining has suspended operations at its Caribou mine, in Canada, and placed the expansion of its Rosh Pinah mine, in Namibia, on hold, as the miner filed for protection from its creditors. Trevali was on Friday granted an initial order for protection from the British Columbia Supreme …

Electra Mining Africa is pulling out all the stops this year to deliver an event that will continue to act as a crucial and valuable meeting point for industry stakeholders. Thousands of people will connect across industries throughout the course of the five-day event, thousands of items will be on …

This year’s edition of the Namibian Chamber of Mines’ premier mining expo will take place in Windhoek from August 31 to September 1. This will be the mining industry’s first live event since the Covid-19 outbreak broke out. The expo, which will be held at the Windhoek Showgrounds, will also …

Women working as consulting engineers and scientists are opening doors of opportunity in mining, breaking down discriminatory attitudes and creating role models for the future. According to Vis Reddy, Managing Director of SRK Consulting, the consulting engineering sector has been an important contributor to gender transformation in mining. “The growing …

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions will use this year’s Electra Mining Africa as a platform to showcase several new product and technology developments and solutions. “After a long period of COVID, we are now again in the fortunate position to be able to have face-to-face discussions with our customers,” says Wilfred Barkhuizen, …

The 9th Mining Expo and Conference, set for August 31 and September 1, has been announced by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia (CoM) as the mining industry’s first physical event following the COVID-19 Pandemic. A dedicated suppliers platform and a Business 2 Business feature, which enables exhibitors to schedule …

Designed with the demands of today’s job site in mind, John Deere has introduced the new 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck (ADT). The John Deere-designed machine delivers ultimate productivity with a redesigned wider dump body, electrical and hydraulic systems, and new drive modes to help you get the job done in …

Hiten Ooka has been named CFO for AfriTin Mining, which owns a portfolio of mining and exploration properties in Namibia. This appointment is not with the board. Robert Sewell, who resigned from his position as CFO to seek other opportunities, is succeeded by him. However, in order to facilitate a …