Namibia’s mining sector continues to be a driving force behind the nation’s economic resilience, with uranium and gold emerging as pivotal contributors to growth despite challenges in the diamond industry. The latest update from the Chamber of Mines for June highlights a robust performance, underpinning confidence in the country’s rich …
Read More »Metso Secures Major Equipment Deal for Twin Hills Gold Project
Osino Resources Corp., a prominent exploration and development company in Namibia, has awarded Metso a significant contract to supply key process equipment for the Twin Hills gold project, located approximately 150 kilometres northwest of Windhoek, the capital city. The order, valued at over EUR 20 million, has been recorded in …
Read More »Namibia Sends Off First Export Under African Continental Free Trade Area
Namibia on Monday 30th of June, officially launched its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area at Walvis Bay, marking a historic milestone in the country’s trade and economic integration journey. The launch signifies Namibia’s formal entry into trade under the AfCFTA framework, a flagship African Union …
Read More »Namibia Holds Fuel Prices Steady Despite Global Oil Market Volatility
The Namibian Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for July 2025, despite significant under-recoveries caused by rising global oil costs. This decision aims to provide relief to consumers amid ongoing economic pressures. Global factors such as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, …
Read More »Namibia Advances Green Hydrogen Leadership Ahead of Global Summit
Namibia is strengthening its role as a leader in green hydrogen development as it prepares to host the second Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S 2025) in September. The event builds on the success of last year’s summit, which attracted over 1,500 attendees and secured N$2.08 billion in investment commitments. This …
Read More »Andrada Mining Secures High-Grade Tin Supply to Boost Uis Production.
Andrada Mining Limited has announced a major advancement in its Namibian operations, securing a high-grade tin ore supply from the Goantagab deposit in the Kunene Region. The move is expected to significantly enhance tin concentrate throughput at the company’s flagship Uis mine and processing facility in the Erongo Region. Goantagab, …
Read More »The lube kitchen part 4: foam inhibitor additives – bursting your bubble
The journey through the world of additives with condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, continues. This time, we dive into the bubbly world of foam inhibitors. What are they? Methyl silicone and organic polymers What do they do? Prevent the formation of foam How do they do it? Reduce the surface …
Read More »Spotlight on Safety and Skill: Forklift Driver Competition at KITE 2025 Opens Entries
The upcoming KZN Industrial & Technology Expo (KITE), taking place from 22 to 24 July 2025, will once again host the widely respected Forklift Driver Competition, and entries are now officially open. Organised by Lifting Africa, the competition has become a prominent platform that recognises excellence among forklift operators those …
Read More »Namibia Moves Forward with National Electrification Efforts: Remarks by Executive Director Ben Nangombe
In Windhoek on the 12th of June 2025, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy marked a pivotal moment in its national agenda to bring electricity to every corner of Namibia. At the heart of this effort, Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry, Ben Nangombe, addressed a gathering …
Read More »KAESO to Champion African Innovation at AEW 2025
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 is set to welcome KAESO Energy Services, an African-owned energy services powerhouse, to its strategic programme. Represented by General Manager Jorge de Morais, KAESO will offer key insights into the evolving role of homegrown service providers in Africa’s upstream sector, particularly in enhancing well …
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