NAMIBIA Water Corporation (NamWater) is seeking environmental clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism to develop water infrastructure to support Koryx Copper’s proposed Haib mining project in the ||Kharas region. According to an environmental scoping study, the centrepiece of…
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The Namibian government has begun reviewing a field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, marking a key step towards formal negotiations and a final investment decision. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says the upstream petroleum…
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Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations. Shapwanale previously served as manager for local content and vendor assurance at Chevron. She joined the company from Reconnaissance Energy Namibia, where she…
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Chevron has appointed Mwanyengwa ‘Ndapewoshali’ Shapwanale as deputy country manager and local content manager for its Namibia operations. This comes as the oil major strengthens its leadership team amid ongoing offshore exploration activity. Shapwanale previously served as manager for local…
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Deep Yellow’s Tumas uranium project in Namibia is advancing steadily, supported by an initial capital investment of about N$7.55 billion. This comes as the company progresses development while awaiting favourable uranium market conditions. According to the company’s corporate update, the…
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Canadian energy company Critical One Energy Inc. has terminated its August 2025 purchase agreement with Dark Star Minerals Inc., regaining full ownership of its Namibian uranium assets. This follows a mutual decision by both companies to unwind the transaction. The…
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FRENCH energy major TotalEnergies is targeting a final investment decision in 2028 for its Mopane oil development offshore Namibia. Deputy chief financial officer Arnaud le Foll says the company’s exploration and business development activities in Namibia’s offshore basin have already…
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Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse says regulatory authority over mining and petroleum activities remains firmly within the ministry. He adds that final decisions on petroleum licensing continue to rest with the minister under existing legal provisions. Amutse…
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ROSH Pinah Zinc (RPZ) and Appian Capital Advisory Limited have commissioned a new paste fill plant at the Rosh Pinah mine. This marks a key milestone in the RP2.0 expansion project as construction progresses beyond 85% completion. The companies say…
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ASX-listed Aldoro Resources Ltd has strengthened its exploration capabilities in Namibia through the acquisition of a Diamec Smart 8 fully hydraulic drill rig and associated equipment, valued at N$16.9 million.The acquisition will be settled through the issuance of 3.75 million…
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Australian Securities Exchange-listed Arcadia Minerals Ltd has executed a binding term sheet valued at N$555 000 with Hongkong Xinhai Mining Services Limited. This is aimed at advancing the Swanson Tantalum Project in Namibia towards becoming a cashflow-generating operation while limiting…
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The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has extended 88 Energy’s PEL 93 licence until October, allowing for further geophysical surveys and prospect de-risking. The company says exploration work on its Namibian offshore portfolio is progressing as the joint venture…
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