Trigon Metals Inc., a Toronto-based mining company, has shared encouraging results from its recent underground drilling efforts at Shaft 1 of the Kombat Mine in Namibia. The latest findings, conducted across Levels 1, 3, and 4, have extended the known mineralization in areas adjacent to historic workings, highlighting the potential …
Read More »Defining year for mining industry: growth and challenges in 2025
By: Eugene Dube The mining sector is gearing up for a year of transformation in 2025. While setbacks in copper operations and Shell’s offshore oil exploration pose challenges, exciting advancements in gold exploration and rare earth production are sparking optimism. Mining remains one of the country’s most critical economic drivers, …
Read More »ISR uranium mining method to be used in Omaheke
The In-Situ Recovery (ISR) method for the uranium mining proposed by Uranium One (Rosatom International Mining Division), to be employed in Omaheke region, Namibia, has proved its safety based on systematic observations around the globe. Leading international organisations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), recognize ISR as the most …
Read More »Epiroc Unveils Terrah Series: A New Era of Underground Utility Vehicles
Epiroc, a leading provider of productivity solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries, has launched the Terrah Series, a groundbreaking new family of utility vehicles designed to enhance safety, productivity, and versatility in underground operations. The Terrah Series, born from the successful acquisition of AARD Mining Equipment, leverages decades of …
Read More »Radioactive Roulette: Uranium Mining Threatens Vital Southern African Aquifer
The idyllic image of the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, a vast freshwater reserve stretching across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, is under threat. The Namibian government has issued a flurry of uranium exploration permits, igniting fears that this precious resource could be irrevocably contaminated by the very industry it is …
Read More »Pump failure halts operations at Kombat Mine
Trigon Metals has been forced to suspend underground mining operations at its Kombat copper mine following the failure of its two main dewatering pumps, the pumps critical to keeping the underground mine dry, failed on January 16, 2025. To minimize possible damage, Trigon Metals is currently removing equipment and all …
Read More »KSB offers expert-designed pumps for harsh slurries.
KSB designs and manufacture solutions for a variety of mining water applications. Our pumps are used for water supply, water recovery and water treatment, including sewage and process water treatment as well as sludge dewatering. When it comes to dewatering systems, our components and services enable reliable groundwater lowering in …
Read More »B2Gold Outlines Ambitious Plans for Otjikoto Mine, Eyeing Extended Production Life
B2Gold Corp., a leading global senior gold producer, has unveiled its operational plans for the Otjikoto Gold Mine in Namibia, outlining a strategy focused on extending mine life and maximizing production. In 2025, the company projects processing 3.4 million tons of ore at an average grade of 1.63 grams of …
Read More »Namibia Undeterred by Shell Write-Down, Oil Exploration Continues Apace
Despite a recent $400 million write-down by Shell on its offshore oil discoveries, the Namibian government remains steadfast in its commitment to developing the country’s hydrocarbon potential. Shell, facing technical and geological challenges in extracting resources from its PEL39 block, determined that the discovered oil and gas were not currently …
Read More »WearCheck launches advanced thermography course
Condition monitoring specialist company, WearCheck, recently launched a new training course – InfraFocus – to upskill users of thermographic cameras. The company’s ARC (asset reliability care) technicians developed the two-day course for customers, highlighting the best ways to capture thermographic imagery for use in a condition monitoring programme. Operations manager …
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