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Portuguese energy company, Galp, is preparing to commit a further N$13 billion to exploration and appraisal offshore Namibia as drilling at the Mopane discovery accelerates towards a potential final investment decision (FID) in 2028. The company expects the additional capital to fund the next phase of work over the coming …

The race to first oil is increasingly being framed as only the beginning of Namibia’s energy story, with government using the second day of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition to push a broader vision of jobs, investment, skills, infrastructure and lasting national value. The Strategic and Technical …

Ten exploration and early-stage mining projects are being given a direct platform to investors as Namibia seeks to convert its mineral potential into a stronger pipeline of investment-ready opportunities. The NamXplor Mining Project Pitch Challenge, held during the Namibia Mining Expo and Conference 2026, brought project owners before investors, mining …

Namibia’s mining sector is strengthening its position at the centre of the country’s economic growth strategy, contributing 14% of GDP and generating N$7.8 billion in tax revenue in 2025 as government looks to leverage a new wave of investment across gold, uranium and other minerals. Mining tax revenue rose 39% …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 4 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck The fourth article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series takes an in-depth look at thermal breakdown. Stress – it’s something with which we’re all intimately familiar. It might be the printer jamming five minutes before …

By Yvonne Rudolph, Branch Manager Kathu, PRISMA Training Solutions The South African mining sector has made meaningful progress in opening operational roles to women but inclusion is now entering a more demanding phase. It is no longer defined by access alone but by how effectively the industry supports women through …

Now in its thirteenth year as Africa’s premier investment conference, AFSIC 2026 agenda has been unveiled. Scheduled mid-October at the Park Plaza Westminster, London, this year’s programme is the most comprehensive in the conference’s history, spanning critical industry sectors, drawing an exceptional calibre of investors, and backed by unprecedented sponsor …

The conversation at the Next Generation Technology for Mining User Conference, running from 5 to 6 August 2026, opened with a clear signal that the industry is no longer cautiously exploring digital tools but actively reshaping operations around them. From geology to production, speakers on the first day set out …

Electra Mining Africa 2026 delegates can explore how modern condition monitoring technologies are helping mining and industrial operations reduce downtime, extend equipment life and improve maintenance planning, at the exhibit by leading condition monitoring specialist WearCheck (Stand E30, Hall 5). With five decades of experience in predictive maintenance, WearCheck has …

Canadian listed gold exploration company Ongwe focused on the discovery and advancement of new gold systems has voluntarily filed a technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument for the Omatjete Gold Project. Ongwe’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Underwood said the Omatjete Project has recently become the flagship project for …