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With every mine or quarry site needing to evaluate dewatering requirements at some point, it is important to determine the exact nature of potential water problems to inform the design of a fit-for-purpose dewatering solution. Marnus Koorts, General Manager Pump Products at Weir, advises that for every dewatering project it …

Namibia’s hopes for a resurgent uranium industry got a shot in the arm this week, with Deep Yellow Limited announcing the appointment of Nedbank as the lead arranger for project financing of the Tumas Project. This marks a significant milestone for Deep Yellow, as they gear up to develop their …

Canadian miner B2Gold Corp. has unearthed a glittering opportunity in Namibia’s soil. The company announced the discovery of an estimated 390,000 ounces of gold at the Springbok Zone, located near their Otjikoto Mine. This windfall, unearthed through extensive drilling and testing, has B2Gold wasting no time. Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) …

Black gold fever has gripped Namibia, with recent oil and gas discoveries sparking a national conversation about reaping the rewards. The spotlight shone brightly on ‘Namibian Content’ at the just-concluded Namibia International Energy Conference, drawing over 750 delegates eager to explore this potential economic game-changer. But what exactly is local …

Australian junior miner Bannerman Energy has taken a significant step towards realizing Namibia’s uranium ambitions. The company announced on Friday that it had successfully secured N$1.03 billion (A$85 million) through a share placement. This vital cash injection will propel the development of Bannerman’s Etango-8 uranium project, located in Namibia. The …

ReconAfrica, a Canadian oil and gas company, is poised to ignite exploration fever in Namibia with the imminent drilling of its first well in the Kavango Basin. This long-awaited wildcat well, dubbed Naingopo, is expected to spud within the next two weeks, marking a historic moment for the frontier basin. …

Namibia’s mining sector is poised for a showcase event of unprecedented scale, with the 11th Mining Expo & Conference set to hit the Windhoek Showgrounds on August 7th and 8th. The Chamber of Mines Namibia, buoyed by the enthusiastic response from industry stakeholders, is anticipating an event surpassing even last …

Trigon Metals, a leading Namibian copper miner, is setting ambitious targets for 2025, aiming to extract between 250,000 and 280,000 tonnes of copper ore at its Kombat Asis West underground complex. This translates to a projected copper metal yield of 5,500 to 6,100 tonnes, a significant boost for the company’s …

Good news for Namibia’s burgeoning uranium industry! Madison Metals Inc. has unearthed promising signs of high-grade uranium deposits at their Khan Uranium Project located in the Central Erongo Uranium province. This comes after the company successfully completed its first drilling program, which consisted of nine holes reaching depths of nearly …

Mining Indaba has introduced its latest advisory board members, joining the key industry players in driving transformation within the mining sector. Dr. Marit Kitaw and Kwasi Ampofo are now part of the Mining Indaba 2025 advisory board and committee members. According to Mining Indaba, the committee members, with their diverse …