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Mining (242)
Osino’s N$150m raise for Namibia gold mine closes
December 12, 2022
Canadian gold exploration and development company, Osino Resources Corporation, has closed its non-brokered private placement of N$150 million.
Bannerman requires N$5.6bn for Etango 8 project preproduction
December 11, 2022
Bannerman Energy says it would require more N$5.6 billion (US$320 million) in pre-production funding after a definitive feasibility study (DFS) into its Etango 8 uranium project, in Namibia, has confirmed the project’s economic viability.
Trigon secures N$378.2m for Kombat Mine
December 09, 2022
Trigon Metals Inc has received the remaining N$378.2 million as part of a definitive agreement it entered with Sprott Private Resource Streaming and Royalty (B) Corp. and Sprott Mining Inc. for its Kombat Mine in Namibia.
AfriTin Mining is seeking a name change to Andrada Mining, a move the company said is reflective of its expansion into lithium and tantalum resources, alongside its existing tin production, in the country.
AfriTin Mining says its latest exploration drill results from five further holes drilled during its ongoing exploration for lithium and tantalum at the Uis mine in Namibia contain the highest average lithium grade.
BoN’s Eiseb seconded to Mines Ministry as ED
December 04, 2022
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has seconded its Exchange Control and Legal Services Director, Bryan Eiseb, to the Ministry of Mines and Energy to act as the Ministry’s Executive Director for a period of seven months.
Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) says it has completed a final environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA), which includes the current and best available scientific data for the area in the ocean where it intends to mine phosphate.
Langer Heinrich Mine targets high uranium production
November 25, 2022
Australian uranium producer Paladin Energy expects its Namibian-based Langer Heinrich Mine to contribute at least 4% to global uranium production.
Deep Yellow flags high costs for Namibia project
November 25, 2022
Uranium hopeful Deep Yellow has flagged a cost blowout at its Tumas project, in Namibia, where a definitive feasibility study (DFS) is currently under internal review.
Namibia potentially loses out on millions in lithium export deal
November 22, 2022
The Namibian government could have potentially lost out on millions of dollars in potential revenues after Chinese firm Xinfeng Investment exported 75,000 tonnes of lithium ore to China under the guise of testing purposes.
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AfriTin plans to fast-track Namibia lithium production
November 17, 2022
AfriTin Mining plans to fast-track lithium production, as it expands its footprint in Namibia.
Ban on Xinfeng’s lithium exports to China temporarily lifted
November 15, 2022
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has temporarily lifted the ban on lithium ore exports by Chinese firm Xinfeng Investment (Pty) Ltd to allow the company to fulfil contractual obligations.
Madison to acquire additional mining and EPLs in Namibia
November 15, 2022
Madison Metals Inc. has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 90% direct interest in Mining Licence 86A and Exclusive Prospecting Licence 8905 with 10% free carry in favour of the vendor.
Osino pumps N$444m into Namibian economy
November 14, 2022
Developers of Twin Hills Gold Project, Osino Resources, says it has invested C$39.5 million (N$444 million) in Namibia over the past six years.
