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Emerging marine phosphate miner Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) reports that a review application launched by the Confederation of Namibian Fisheries Associations and three other applicants was heard in the High Court of Namibia on July 7. NMP’s shareholders, legal counsel and management are confident that the judgment will be in …

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions around Southern Africa have put the spotlight on mines’ supply chain security, especially with regard to key inputs like explosives and specialised blasting services. According to blasting specialist BME GM Albie Visser, mines have relied heavily on the flexibility and ingenuity of service providers to keep the supply …

The largest and most technologically advanced marine diamond mining vessel is expected to be delivered to Namibian Marine Diamond Miner Debmarine Namibia in 2022 – a joint venture between the Namibian Government and the De Beers Group. The ship under construction will be fitted with an integrated power system kit …

B2Gold has availed a contribution of US$2 million to assist the Namibian government’s COVID-19 relief program. This represents one of the largest private sector contributions to the government’s relief fund. These funds will assist in the purchase of personal protection equipment, food relief packages and hospital equipment (including ventilators) to …

According to the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), the mining sector has lost about 285 jobs as a result of the Covid-19 imposed lockdown and state of the emergency regulations. MUN general secretary Ebben Zarondo, the job losses are from 15 March to date and were recorded at 17 companies …

TSXV-listed uranium junior GoviEx Uranium is looking to take advantage of changing market fundamentals and use its first-mover advantage in Africa. The company remained steadfast in the development of its mine-permitted Madaoela uranium project in Niger despite uranium’s fall from favour. Company CEO Daniel Major’s unwavering commitment to the asset, …

The Chamber of Mines has indefinitely cancelled the 2020 Mining Expo and Conference, after postponing it to the 2 and 3 September due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the situation appears to have stabilised since the first cases of COVID-19, the Chamber is under no illusion that the country is …

Transport sector COVID-19 fight gets injection from Engen The transport sector fight against the impact of COVID-19 got a boost from Engen Namibia which recently sponsored fuel worth N$100,000 to the Walvis Bay Corridor Group. Engen offered its network of retail service stations at the disposal of the Walvis Bay …

B2Gold’s year-to-date corporate social investments exceed N$100 million The Namibian operation of the Canadian gold major, B2Gold Corporation, this week made another very substantial contribution to the COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund. Last week, the Managing Director of B2Gold Namibia, Mark Dawe presented the contribution of just over N$34 million to …

The Red Dot Jury has made its decision: MK-42 emerged victorious from the Red Dot Product Design Award 2020, and won a Red Dot for its good design quality. This means that GHH is one of the winners in the world’s most renowned design competition. The MK-42 is a 42 …