Deep Yellow splits Namibia deposit, reports progress

Australian uranium exploration company Deep Yellow has removed its Tubas Red Sand (TRS) deposit from its Omahola project, in Namibia. The company’s flagship project, located near Swakopmund, initially comprised three deposits, namely Inca, TBS...

Company’s new Namibian and Mozambican offices to open gateway into Africa

Structural steel fabricator Cosira Group says the opening of its Namibian and Mozambican offices forms part of its bid to tap into the opportunities offered by the rapidly expanding African mining sector.

Africa rich with mineral resources, projects prosper

Africa is a source of various mineral resources, most of which have yet to be exploited. As a result, the continent has attracted the attention of international mining companies that seek to take advantage of this abundant wealth.

Husab uranium project, Namibia

The Husab uranium property currently ranks as the fifth-largest uranium-only deposit in the world.

Extract in talks over funding, offtake for uranium project

Extract Resources, hoping to build the world’s third-biggest uranium mine at its Namibian Husab project, said on Monday it is talking to “several” companies about potential offtake and funding deals. “The partnership process remains...

Geoanalytical laboratory opened in Namibia

Mineral analysis service provider Bureau Veritas (BV) reports that it has opened its first geo-analytical laboratory in Swakopmund, Namibia.

Consulting engineers plan to expand Namibian footprint

Mining specialist VBKom Consulting Engineers plans to have established an office in Namibia by 2012.

Resource increase at Rössing

Rio Tinto has strengthened its global uranium resources with the upgrade of its mineral resources and ore reserves at its 69%-owned Rössing Uranium, in Namibia.

Australia’s Bannerman to advance feasibility study into Namibian uranium project

Australian emerging uranium development company Bannerman Resources has announced its plans to advance the feasibility study on its Etango uranium project, in Namibia.

Contracts secured despite tough competition

The competition to secure contracts in the African mining industry has become increasingly stiff from Australian and Canadian companies, reports process engineering and project management company Bateman Engineering Sub-Saharan Africa MD Tollie Nel.

Actom supplying biggest portion of substation equipment at Namibia uranium mine

In its largest-ever contract to date, energy engineering company Actom Power Systems is procuring, supplying and installing the electrical equipment required for four new substations being established as part of the new Trekkopje Uranium opencast...

Enlarged African footprint for diversified mining group

International mining group Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest diversified miners, is decisively increasing its presence in Africa through a series of operational expansions, acquisitions and exploration activities on the continent.