ASX-listed Celsius Resources has concluded a binding share sale agreement with Chinese state-owned mining, smelting and processing company Chinalco Mining for the sale of its 95% interest in the Opuwo cobalt/copper project in Namibia, for $15 million. For the year ended 30 June, the Opuwo project recorded an operating loss …
Read More »Could a valid breathalyser calibration certificate cost your company its CCMA case?
By Rhys Evans* In safety-sensitive industries such as mining, manufacturing and logistics, alcohol testing is not a tick-box exercise. It is a frontline safety control. Yet one of the most critical factors in alcohol testing accuracy is also one of the most misunderstood: breathalyser calibration. Many South African employers believe …
Read More »Final call for 2026 Southern African Lifting Awards
With just one month remaining before entries close, organisers of the 2nd Southern African Lifting Awards are encouraging companies, professionals and organisations throughout Africa’s lifting industry to submit their entries before the 31 July 2026 deadline. Following the outstanding success of the inaugural awards in 2025, the 2026 programme has …
Read More »Oxidation: When Oil Gets Old
Oxidation – the focus of part 2 of WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series – is one of the most common chemical reactions we encounter in everyday life. It occurs when fuel burns, when steel rusts, when wounds are cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and even when a cut apple …
Read More »Strategic Travel Solutions for the Mining, Oil and Gas Industry
In the mining, oil and gas sectors, efficient travel management is critical to operational success. From remote site access and crew movements to executive travel and project-based logistics, organisations require a travel partner that understands the complexities, urgency and scale of their operations. At Trip Travel Namibia, we provide specialised …
Read More »Twin Hills Set to Anchor Namibia’s Gold Output
The Twin Hills Gold Project in Namibia is emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s next phase of gold production, with first output expected in early 2027 and annual production projected at more than 162,000 ounces, rising to approximately 176,000 ounces at peak. Positioned to take over from the Otjikoto …
Read More »Enabling accurate, continuous control of bulk material flow from pit to process.
The movement of bulk solids is constant, high volume, and tightly linked to production efficiency. From crushed ore to processed aggregates, materials are typically transported via conveyor belts or screw conveyors, forming the backbone of continuous production. While this seems pretty straightforward, the real challenge lies in knowing exactly how …
Read More »Trucks of the Future: How Auto Gallery is bringing Armenia into the Scania family and changing the rules of the game
The official opening of a representative office for Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks and buses, was a significant event for the Armenian transport market. This is not simply the introduction of a new brand, but a statement that aims to change the very logic of freight …
Read More »WearCheck strengthens onsite sampling capabilities – Updated
The precise accuracy of taking an oil sample from a machine component is one of the most critically important steps in the scientific analysis of oil as part of a condition monitoring programme. According to condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, taking samples is often a very specialised task, and not …
Read More »Hyperspectral Study Unlocks New Drill Targets at Askari’s Uis Project
Askari Metals has expanded its exploration pipeline at the Uis Project in Namibia after identifying seven new high-priority pegmatite targets ahead of its upcoming reverse circulation drilling programme. The targets were generated through an in-house hyperspectral study combining satellite imagery and spectral data analysis, strengthening the company’s view that Uis …
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