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The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, bringing nearly two decades of mining sector experience and a complementary background in investment banking to one of the country’s most influential industry bodies. Shaanika succeeded Veston Malango, who led …

The mining sector in Namibia contracted by 9.4% in 2025, weighed down by lower diamond output, reduced base metal production and weaker global demand yet still generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue, a 25% increase on the previous year driven by record gold prices and growing uranium production. Chamber of …

By Rowan Albertyn* South Africa’s mining sector has long been shaped by systems of migrant labour, where employees travelled vast distances from rural homes to industrial centres. For decades, this reality was underpinned by hostel accommodation that may have been functional for the most part, but ultimately undesirable and unsustainable …

As advanced technologies continue to transform how work gets done, Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to the workforce behind that transformation. The company is opening registration for the Building the Future Workforce Challenge, a global innovation competition first discussed on stage at CES® 2026 by Caterpillar Chairman and Chief …

Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints. He says the NAC is mandated to ensure refuelling services at all the country’s airports are always sufficient and available, adding this can only be achieved under favourable circumstances. /Uirab said …

Namibia has been the global focus of energy giants following the play-opening Venus and Graaf discoveries in the Orange Basin in 2022. The subsequent Mopane discovery in mid-2023 and the announcement in early 2025 that the Sagittarius well had encountered a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir have solidified Namibia’s status as a major …

Namibia stands on the threshold of a transformative era in its energy sector, driven by some of the most consistent solar irradiation levels on the planet and vast expanses of available land. This geographic advantage is increasingly being viewed as a strategic lifeline for the mining industry, where the dual …

End-to-end mining solutions company Metso has expanded its global bulk material handling (BMH) network with the inauguration of its new regional hub in Cape Town, South Africa. The new centre delivers expanded engineering expertise and access to advanced automation technologies for BMH and port customers across the African region. The …

The Sandvik Group has announced a significant transition within its executive leadership, appointing Patrick Murphy as the new President of the Mining business area and a member of the Group Executive Management. Set to take effect on 1 July 2026, Murphy succeeds Mats Eriksson, who is stepping down as part …

The ASX-listed Paladin Energy has officially revised its full-year production guidance for Triuranium octoxide ($U_3O_8$) at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following a highly successful transition to full-scale mining operations. This upward adjustment comes on the back of a robust ramp-up period characterised by the efficient mobilisation of the …