Namibian Mining News The Professional Mining Journal

Thirty-seven former and current mineworkers have tested positive for tuberculosis, this year. Selma Imene-Schutt, Programme Manager of TB in the mining sector at the Development Aid from People to People (Dapp), told The Namibian that 17 000 mineworkers were screened. Imene-Schutt said mineworkers are regarded as being more at risk …

Independent technical consultants – AMEC Foster Wheeler has indicated that Bannerman could save US73million on its capital expenditure for Etango. The project’s first processing optimisation study of the definite feasibility study update, together with extensive confirmatory test-work, maintains Etango’s position at the forefront of the global uranium development pipeline. Etango’s …

As intentions to increase mine-to-market value heighten in the Rio Tinto stable, the company has created a high profile position to stir this endevour. According to the company it intends to reinforce its focus on driving value across the business from mine to market with the appointment of Simon Trott …