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At a critical minerals dialogue in Swakopmund, the conversation around local participation in Namibia’s booming mining sector took a decisive turn. Industry experts and regional leaders emphasized that true local involvement requires moving far beyond superficial contract bids and traditional equity ownership. To build long-term economic resilience, domestic enterprises must …

Bannerman Energy has completed CNOL strategic investment of US$320.4 million for the funding, development and operation of the Etango Uranium Project. CNOL is a subsidiary of Shenzhen Stock Exchange listed China National Uranium Corporation (CNUC) and part of leading integrated global nuclear utility, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). “We are …

Asset reliability and condition monitoring form a major part of WearCheck’s business. Through its Asset Reliability Care (ARC) division, WearCheck provides a broad range of specialist condition monitoring, diagnostic and asset reliability services across industries and throughout Africa. These capabilities include vibration analysis, thermography, online remote monitoring and diagnostics, alignment …

When Good Oils Go Bad Part 6 By Steven Lumley, technical manager, WearCheck Electrostatic spark discharge plays a significant role in compromising oil condition. It is the focus of the next article in WearCheck’s “When Good Oils Go Bad” series. Static electricity is one of those little annoyances we usually …

Scheduled to produce more than 162,000 ounces of gold a year and create more than 1,000 direct jobs, the Twin Hill Gold Project The project will be crucial for the local economy as it takes over from the Otjikoto mine, one of the country’s mainstays to date, which will soon …

After 20 years of dedicated leadership from Thomas Holtz, Multotec announces the appointment of Johan Robbertse as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, during a formal handover at Electra Mining Africa 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of South Africa’s leading mineral processing equipment manufacturers. Robbertse …

Metso is introducing the Sampo™ Cell, a breakthrough innovation in coarse particle flotation that enhances recovery of coarse particles without compromising fine particle recovery, helping mining companies improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of their operations. “Mining companies are under increasing pressure to process more complex ores, improve recovery and …

Through SKF Remanufacturing’s expertise in clearance modification, a longstanding customer was able to salvage inventory that would otherwise have been rejected, consequently avoiding redundant procurement and scrap costs which translated to significant savings. This successful project not only delivered immediate value for the customer but also confirmed an additional capability …

Uranium’s resurgence is putting Namibia’s next generation of mines back in the spotlight, with Australian developers Bannerman Energy and Deep Yellow advancing projects as global nuclear ambitions gather pace. Bannerman is preparing to bring China National Nuclear Corporation into its Etango project, while Deep Yellow is targeting a final investment …

By: Ulla Setswalo South Africa’s mining modernisation and infrastructure needs are opening a new commercial front for Italian technology companies, with eight firms using Electra Mining Africa 2026 to pursue partnerships across mining, energy, automation and industrial technology. The Italian delegation, assembled under the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) with support …