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Namibia, a nation bathed in abundant sunshine and blessed with strong winds, is poised to become a renewable energy powerhouse. With its vast, arid landscapes and unwavering commitment to sustainable development, the country is uniquely positioned to harness the power of nature and secure a brighter energy future. A Solar …

Nairobi, Kenya: African leaders and international partners gathered at COP29 on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of clean cooking, a crisis impacting 1.2 billion people across the continent. The event highlighted the devastating health, environmental, and economic consequences of relying on traditional biomass fuels. “It is unacceptable that women …

Windhoek, Namibia – Koryx, a mineral exploration and development company, has successfully raised an additional N$93 million to fund its flagship Otjihase copper project in Namibia. The company announced that it had closed a private placement of 14.7 million shares at N$6.30 per share. This capital injection will be used …

Diamond mining giant De Beers has announced a reduction in its production forecast for the year, citing persistent weakness in global diamond demand, particularly in China. In its latest operational update, the company revealed that it would be adjusting its production plans to align with the subdued market conditions. While …

Lüderitz, Namibia – A new chapter in Namibia’s diamond mining history unfolded today as the Adamastor, a state-of-the-art offshore diamond mining vessel, arrived at Lüderitz harbour. Owned by a consortium led by Paragon Investment Holdings through its subsidiary, Edgehill Resources, alongside Epia Investments and Lazare Kaplan International Inc, the vessel …

In a recent announcement, the rebranding of Omnia Holdings’ Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under the Mining segment, BME, was shared. This strategic move consolidates the global mining offering under a unified brand, providing a comprehensive range of solutions that span from mining to metal processing. The rebrand aims to more …

Once more, the Mining Indaba comes in anticipation of contributing to the industry’s betterment, as is the case for every edition. Since the 2025 edition promises to be more interesting, it focuses on convening key stakeholders across the mining value chain from decision to investment, communities to professionals. The African …

Namibia Energy Corporation (NEC) has strengthened its presence in Africa’s energy sector by joining African Energy Week (AEW) 2024 as a silver sponsor. This move highlights NEC’s commitment to driving growth in Namibia’s oil, gas, and renewable energy industries. The event, held in Cape Town, offers NEC an opportunity to …

For the fourth consecutive month global smelting activity increased in September according to Earth-i’s SAVANT Global Copper Monitoring Index, with average smelter inactivity falling by a full percentage point m/m to 14.2%. This monthly decline contributed to smelters being 1.6% more active on average in Q3 2024 than the same …

The pipeline of gas projects being developed in Africa has never been stronger. However, if the continent is to be competitive in an extremely dynamic international gas market, it must ensure that it offers value. This means shaping an offer that meets the financial and environmental sustainability needs of stakeholders. …