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The Ministry of Mines and Energy has resolved to keep countrywide fuel pump prices unchanged for January 2021, with N$11.38 per litre for diesel while the petrol price will remain N$11.35 per litre. The development comes despite the under-recoveries which were observed in the previous month. In addition, the authorities said …

An update was issued by Namibia Critical Metals with additional drill results from the Area 2B satellite deposit at the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in northern Namibia. Lofdal is a JV working under a Term 1 budget of CD$4,100,000 between the company and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National …

The pre-feasibility study (PFS) for the 8Mtpa development of Etango Uranium project has demonstrated the strong technical and economic viability of conventional open pit mining and heap leach processing. The developers of Etango-8 have highlighted that PFS is on track. “The Bannerman team and our top tier consultants are making …

A holiday on royalty payments was granted to Namdeb, a joint venture between the government of Namibia and the De Beers Group diamond unit of Anglo American, the country’s mining ministry said on Friday in an attempt to save jobs in the shrinking industry. Since 1908, diamonds have been mined …

Namibia Critical Metals Inc has provided an update on the metallurgical test work program on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in northern Namibia. Lofdal is a joint venture between the Company and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (“JOGMEC”) which is operating under a Term 1 budget of …

The electric off-road vehicle Tembo 4×4 E-LV on Toyota basis becomes a multifunctional platform: Several versions, from the classic Hilux and Land cruiser pickup to the station wagon, are already available – and another one with an extra large personnel cabin is now being added to the offering. The designers …

Did you know that a dedicated aircraft testing programme is conducted by condition monitoring specialists, WearCheck, to reduce the risk of catastrophic engine failure, boost safety and reduce maintenance costs? WearCheck’s thriving aviation division analyses used aircraft oil and filters for wear particles, oil degradation and cleanliness of hydraulic fluids. …

White Metal Resources (TSXV: WHM) has announced that it has concluded a transaction with Noronex (ASX: NRX) relating to its Namibian Kalahari Copper Belt ventures, in particular the copper-silver DorWit project. In connection, Noronex has been assigned the rights to the original earn-in agreement made with RZJ Capital Management under …

Port health services play an important role in the prevention and control of international disease spread and create a safe environment at ports of entry, says Aletha Frederick, Governor of //Kharas. She made these remarks in her welcome remarks at the recent handover of N$50 000 by Trevali Rosh Pinah …

Base metals have climbed this month on signs of progress in developing a drug to combat Covid-19, which would help economies reopen and global growth recover. But there are still immediate fears that fresh lockdowns – especially in the US – could bring renewed pressure on economic activity. The Trump …