Mining & Energy
Stay informed on Namibia's mining and energy sectors. The Brief delivers updates on mineral exploration, energy projects, policies, and innovations.
B2Gold invests N$1.1 billion in Otjikoto Mine
B2Gold Corp committed around N$1.1 billion in its Otjikoto Mine for the 2023 financial year. B2Gold...
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Sintana ranked #1 2024 TSXV 50 Energy firm with Namibia oil discoveries
Sintana Energy Inc. has been named to the TSX Venture (TSXV) 2024 Venture 50TM ranking, emerging...
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Namibia’s Local Content Policy mandatory for petroleum industry
The government says complying with the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy is mandatory for potential...
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New buyers offer N$5bn for Osino Resources, surpassing Dundee’s N$4bn offer
Osino Resources Corp (Osino) says it has received a compelling proposal from an unnamed foreign mining...
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Alweendo appoints National Energy Council board
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has appointed an eight-member National Energy Council board...
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Namibia eyes greater share of diamonds mined under De Beers’ agreement
Namibia is preparing to negotiate with De Beers to secure a larger stake from diamonds mined...
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Namibia witnessing increased oil rig interest
Norwegian deepwater driller, Odfjell Drilling, says Namibia's oil and gas sector is witnessing a significant uptick...
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Shifts in global smelting industry prompt Dundee’s Tsumeb smelter sale
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) says it was prompted to divest from the Tsumeb smelter due to...
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Dundee Precious Metals considers sale of Tsumeb Smelter
Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (DPM) has announced that it is considering a possible sale of its...
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NamPower plans to invest N$19 billion into generation, distribution infrastructure
The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) says it will be spending about N$19.8 billion on electricity generation...
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