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De Beers’ rough diamonds production rise

De Beers’ rough diamond production for quarter three of 2017 increased 46 per cent to 9.2 million carats in line with the higher production forecast for 2017. According to the company, the development reflects stable trading conditions as well as the contribution from the ramp-up of Gahcho Kué in Canada. …

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Etango granted deposit retention licence

Government has granted Bannerman Resources’ Etango Uranium Project a mineral deposit retention licence with a five year extendable term. According to the company, the retention licence covers an area of 7,295 hectares, which includes the Etango ore body, two satellite deposits at Hyena and Ondjamba and all planned mine infrastructure. …

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Environmental non-compliance in mines exposed

The auditor general’s latest report has exposed perennial non-compliance within the mining industry. Government has learnt that environmental, pollution and other long-term damage to the environment by mines have not been monitored. Tabled before the National Assembly recently, the audit report for 2011/12 to 2014/15 indicates that mining sites across …

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