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By Karen Olivier* The demand for fast and affordable accommodation in Africa’s mining sector is increasing, especially for temporary workforce housing often referred to as ‘man camps’ in remote locations. To meet these accommodation needs, modular construction is thus emerging as a cost-effective solution. Mining projects are generally set up …

Volvo Construction Equipment is releasing six new excavator models in Africa and the Middle East, with up to 15 percent greater fuel efficiency, improved productivity and maintenance options, and a brand-new operator environment. The six new models – the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC260, EC300, and EC360 – combine cutting-edge technology, …

Industry experts, legislators, and investors to investigate the copper potential of Africa are set to convene at African Mining Week 2025, later this year. This year, the event will be held under the theme: ‘From Extraction to Beneficiation: Maximizing Africa’s Mineral Wealth’ African Mining Week 2025 will be a vital …

Fully integrating into the mine site’s Cat Command autonomous haulage fleet to control haul road dust, the market’s first commercially available AWT is built on the field-proven 789D mining truck chassis and integrates the truck, tank and Cat Water Delivery System (WDS), connected with Cat MineStar™ technology. Helping prevent haul …

WearCheck Water’s Johannesburg laboratory was recently awarded ISO/IEC17025 Accreditation for Total Coliforms and E.coli Testing, after a rigorous audit process, adding to the company’s extensive list of certifications, and reinforcing the laboratory’s adherence to  national and international work-quality standards. WearCheck Water operates under the umbrella of specialist condition monitoring company, …

A significant shift towards sustainable mining is underway in Namibia, as Appian Capital Advisory LLP has acquired a controlling stake in the Rosh Pinah Solar Park from Emesco Energy. This strategic move will inject clean, solar-generated power into the operations of the Rosh Pinah Zinc Corporation, marking a pivotal step …

Dr. John Steytler, the CEO of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), has announced his instantaneous resignation to follow fresh prospects, the company made the announcement in a press release. “Dr. Steytler has made a marked impact on the Bank,” said Board Chairperson Ms. Evangelina Nailenge, noting his accomplishments since …

Mike Leech has tendered his resignation as a Non-Executive Director of Bannerman Energy, however will continue in his role as a director of Bannerman Mining Resources. Leech has served as a non-executive director of Bannerman Energy since April 2017 and, more recently, as Chair of the Audit Committee, a role …

The global energy industry’s spotlight is firmly fixed on Namibia, a nation rapidly emerging as Africa’s premier exploration hotspot. To dissect this burgeoning sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC), in partnership with Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy and Wood Mackenzie, will host a pivotal webinar, “Exploration Hotspot: Focus on …

A landmark agreement has been struck, positioning Namibia as a key player in the burgeoning global lithium market. Chilean mining giant SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium producer, has secured regulatory approval to join South Africa’s Andrada Mining, forging a partnership to develop the promising Lithium Ridge asset. This deal, SQM’s …