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The 9th Mining Expo and Conference, set for August 31 and September 1, has been announced by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia (CoM) as the mining industry’s first physical event following the COVID-19 Pandemic. A dedicated suppliers platform and a Business 2 Business feature, which enables exhibitors to schedule …

Designed with the demands of today’s job site in mind, John Deere has introduced the new 460E-II Articulated Dump Truck (ADT). The John Deere-designed machine delivers ultimate productivity with a redesigned wider dump body, electrical and hydraulic systems, and new drive modes to help you get the job done in …

Hiten Ooka has been named CFO for AfriTin Mining, which owns a portfolio of mining and exploration properties in Namibia. This appointment is not with the board. Robert Sewell, who resigned from his position as CFO to seek other opportunities, is succeeded by him. However, in order to facilitate a …

The ever-increasing fuel price continues to put pressure on motorists and businesses. Unfortunately, as consumers, we are at the mercy of government and global oil prices. For many businesses that operate fleets, driving less is not an option. The most apparent solution is finding ways to use vehicles more efficiently. …

Despite earning billions from the nation’s natural resources, a councillor from the Erongo region stated his dissatisfaction with the impact mines have had in Namibia. According to Haoseb, Namibians no longer require food handouts from the mining industry or soup kitchens; rather, they require classrooms, libraries, and training facilities. The …

In response to the global commitment, including the Paris Agreement’s ambition to reduce carbon emissions and maintain global temperatures below 1.5° Celsius, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is developing the Regional Gas Masterplan to enable the utilization of the region’s abundant gas reserves and reduce its reliance on coal. …

Geographical Information System (GIS) platforms are becoming the preferred platform for visualising and analysing mining data in multiple dimensions, making the Wits Mining Institute’s (WMI) upcoming GIS course a must-attend for mining professionals. Due to the high demand of the course at international level, this year the course – GIS …

The final hearing between the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy and TSX-V-listed Deep-South Resources has been scheduled for October 3 and 4. The High Court of Namibia ordered Deep-South subsidiary Haib Minerals to file its heads of argument (HoA) by September 12 while the Minister of Mines and other …

Aim-listed Uis Tin Mining Company, a majority-owned subsidiary of AfriTin Mining, and the Development Bank of Namibia have signed a conditional, credit-approved term sheet for a financing facility to finance the Uis Phase 1 Stage II Continuous Improvement project in Namibia. There are N$100 million in the planned credit facility. …

The sole year-round source of high-quality drinking water accessible to farmers is being defended by the Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining (SAUM) steering committee. The committee has started taking procedures to establish an independent committee to manage the SAUM business as a legal body while the nation waits for the environmental …