With less than three months to go, momentum is building for the Namibia International Energy Conference 2025 (NIEC). Slated to take place from 23rd to the 25th April 2025, under the theme ‘Leading the Way: Becoming an Energy Hub with In-Country Value’.

Trigon Metals has been forced to suspend underground mining operations at its Kombat copper mine following the failure of its two main dewatering pumps, the pumps critical to keeping the underground mine dry, failed on January 16, 2025. To minimize possible damage, Trigon Metals is …

The mining sector is gearing up for a year of transformation in 2025. While setbacks in copper operations and Shell’s offshore oil exploration pose challenges, exciting advancements in gold exploration and rare earth production are sparking optimism. Mining remains one of …

Feb 3, 2025 · The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced significant updates on offshore exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most promising oil and gas regions. These developments span several blocks, with joint ventures and ...

5 days ago · As Impact Oil & Gas, in collaboration with TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and NAMCOR, progresses important projects in Blocks 2913B and 2912, Namibia’s offshore oil and gas development is gaining steam. Namibia’s deep-water potential is changing the game for the nation’s energy industry, as ...

Trigon Metals Inc. has encountered a significant operational challenge at its Kombat Mine in Namibia. Early on January 16, 2025, both of the mine’s primary dewatering pumps suffered critical failures, forcing the company to suspend underground mining operations.

5 days ago · Fuel prices are expected to increase in February 2025, forcing Namibians to spend more money after months of comparatively stable conditions. Citing notable under-recoveries in January, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced price increases for all fuel kinds. In order to lessen the entire ...

Oct 28, 2024 · A flurry of exploration activity is set to kick off in Namibia’s offshore waters, with the arrival of the drilling rig Santorini signalling the start of a new wave of oil exploration.

Nov 1, 2024 · Lüderitz, Namibia – A new chapter in Namibia’s diamond mining history unfolded today as the Adamastor, a state-of-the-art offshore diamond mining vessel, arrived at Lüderitz harbour. Owned by a consortium led by Paragon Investment Holdings through its subsidiary, Edgehill Resources, alongside Epia Investments and Lazare Kaplan International Inc, the vessel is set to commence operations ...

The idyllic image of the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, a vast freshwater reserve stretching across Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana, is under threat. The Namibian government has issued a flurry of uranium exploration permits, igniting fears that this precious resource could be ...