Deep Yellow Limited with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration (Pty) Ltd (RMR) is committed to supporting the local community and was pleased to formally complete some recent projects. In response to community needs RMR handed over medical equipment, scholarships and educational tools to Erongo-based organisations collectively valued at N$191,000. The Company responded […]
B2Gold Namibia’s Exploration team donated 310 bales of grass to the Ondundu community and nearby villages. The event was attended by B2Gold representatives Duane Rudman (Farms and Facilities Manager), Stephen Frindt (Exploration Manager) and Taimi Nangobe (Exploration Geologist). The donation was officially handed over on Friday, 1 October 2021. Senior councillor for Zeraeua Tradition, Fabianus […]
EduVision, in partnership with B2Gold Namibia, is committed to bridging the gap in the education sector by bringing interactive smartboards technology to marginalized schools in remote areas. On 12 October 2021, the team handed over a smartboard to Cornelius Goreseb Secondary School in Khorixas, Kunene region. EduVision Director, Frikkie Louw, said the dream of EduVision […]
Namdeb’s Corporate Affairs and Social Impact (CaSi) team is a newly formed department under the leadership of Pauline Thomas. It is made up of the Communications, Branding, Positive Legacy, Social Impact and Building Forever (Sustainability) team members. With the continued focus on doing the right things today for a better tomorrow, the CaSi team recently […]
Rössing Uranium hosted it’s Making A Difference (MAD) awards ceremony, to celebrate the outstanding contributions of employees towards Business Value, Health, Safety & Environment, Replication, Community Involvement, Team Membership and Living Our Values. Speaking at the annual event, Rössing’s Managing Director, Johan Coetzee said, at Rössing we believe that developing and recognising the efforts of […]
Staff members of the Namibian Uranium Institute participated in this year’s Heritage Week competition organized by the Scientific Society Swakpmund. The theme of the Heritage Week was “Fashion – the thread that binds us together” and the public was invited to send photos of people wearing traditional attire. At the Namibian Uranium Institute, cultural diversity […]
By Hilifa Mbako – President of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia My brief paper is intended to outline the significance of dependable and cost-effective energy supply for mines and industrial users in Namibia and suggests how electricity should be provided through a sustainable electricity grid. Importance of Energy for Mining From a generalist point […]
The Chamber welcomes the new Office Bearers who will be serving on the Chamber of Mines Executive Committee from 2021 to 2023: President: Mr. Hilifa Mbako, Executive Chairperson of Orano Mining Namiba 1st Vice President: Mr. Irvinne Simataa, Vice President, Mining Operations, Swakop Uranium 2nd Vice President: Mr. Zebra Kasete, Vice President and Managing Director, […]
Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb recently announced the introduction of its Safety Object Recognition and Analytics (SORA) Project. This Artificial Intelligence (AI) project creates a safer work environment by using the power of computer vision. The first phase was rolled out on 1 June 2021. SORA is an Artificial Intelligence software created by Ernst & Young […]
On 30 June 2021, the High Court of Namibia delivered its judgement on the validity of Namibia Marine Phosphate’s (NMP) Mining Licence. The judgement ruled that NMP’s Mining Licence is indeed valid, as granted: “Namibian Marine Phosphate (Pty) Limited’s (“NMP”) Mining Licence ML170 and the rights conferred to NMP thereunder are not affected by the […]
