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 The Chamber of Mines of Namibia confirmed its executive committee leadership will remain in office for the 2026–2027 term, opting for continuity as the industry navigates policy engagement and operational coordination in the resource-rich African nation. No new elections were held at the organization’s 47th annual general meeting on May …

Atomic Eagle has moved to significantly expand its uranium footprint, securing an option to acquire the large-scale Sitwe Uranium Project in the country’s northeastern Luangwa Valley as it continues building out a district-scale uranium portfolio in southern Africa. The ASX-listed explorer said the 429-square-kilometre project would increase its tenement holdings …

Appian Capital Advisory, the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds investing in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, has acquired a 95 percent controlling equity interest in the Omitiomire copper project. Near-term production supported by strong project economics, attractive margins and upside through processing improvements, mine design …

Turning collaborations into action, Mining Indaba 2027 is expected to shift from collaboration alignment to execution. Scheduled for 8th to the 11th of February 2027, under the theme: ‘Stronger Together: Partnerships in Pracitce’, marks the annual event’s move into a new chapter, the second of three. The theme is coined …

Strong progress at Etango Uranium Project has been reported including the execution of a transformational strategic project funding solution during the first quarter, according to the developer, Bannerman Energy. Gavin Chamberlain, Bannerman Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer said the miner continued to progress Etango’s early works programme during the …

SKF is hosting its yearly virtual Tech & Innovation Summit, bringing together industry leaders and experts to showcase technologies, products and solutions designed to help close the energy efficiency gap in industrial operations. Under the theme ‘Closing the energy efficiency gap’, SKF will present tailored solutions that improve energy efficiency, reliability and uptime across various applications including data centres, …

OTAVI, Namibia-The northern Namibian town of Otavi is launching a targeted economic development strategy aimed at transforming itself from an agricultural hub into a key regional growth center, leveraging new mining partnerships, housing projects, and a university campus relocation. The initiative follows the election of a new municipal council in …

Namibia is swiftly emerging as one of the most compelling economic narratives on the African continent, driven by a convergence of massive offshore oil and gas discoveries, accelerating mining activity, and pioneering investments in green hydrogen. With a population of just over three million people, the nation is systematically positioning …

The volatile geopolitical climate surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, pushing international oil prices to a decade-high of 120 US dollars per barrel. For the mining sector, where fuel is consumed on an industrial scale, these price spikes represent a critical threat to …

Patrice Motsepe has significantly expanded his footprint in South Africa’s renewable energy sector after African Rainbow Energy (ARE) acquired a controlling stake in SOLA Group, creating one of the country’s largest independently owned energy businesses. The transaction increases ARE’s shareholding in SOLA Group from 41% to 83%, giving it majority …