insert_link Environment Conservancies protest mining in Rhino sanctuary Conservancies affected by the recent mining activities have been granted approval to hold a peaceful demonstration at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism offices today. They will hand over a petition to the Executive Director of the Ministry against mining in their rhino sanctuary. Here is Laurencia Naobes the Manager for Uibasen-Twyfelfontein Conservancy. today24 October, 2024
insert_link Africa China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […] today2 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Agriculture ministry unopposed to uranium mining at Leonardville By Ellen Shihepo, via News on One The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) does not oppose uranium mining by Rosatom’s Uranium1 in Leonardville. Agriculture Minister Carl Schlettwein, however, emphasised the need for further research before drilling can be approved. Schlettwein, during a community engagement in Leonardville this week, acknowledged the potential economic benefits that uranium mining could bring to the region. However, the ministry's lack […] today18 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Mining Sector Boosts Revenue and Employment Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced at the mining expo in Windhoek that the mining industry’s contribution to government revenue surged from N$ 4.4 billion in 2022 to N$ 6.8 billion in 2023. Mining remains the top sector for job creation in Namibia. She emphasized the benefits of refining domestic oil to lower costs and highlighted Namibia's significant uranium production, which is driving new projects. Nandi-Ndaitwah also noted progress in local […] today8 August, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco’s Meya Mining Investment confirms $763 million diamond resource Trustco Group Holdings Limited (TTO.SJ) has announced that Meya Mining, in which Trustco’s mining portfolio holds a 19.5% interest, and is located within the eastern province of Sierra Leone, has released promising findings from a diamond resource estimate for the Meya River Kimberlite Dyke. The report confirms the total kimberlite ore down to a depth of 800m below surface is 6.05 million tonnes. The assessed in-situ grade is […] today5 June, 2024
insert_link Local TRUSTCO shares surge 49% following positive trading update Trustco continues to demonstrate its ability to generate above-average investment returns. During the interim review period, Trustco's Net Asset Value (NAV) increased by 9.5% from NAD 1.15 billion (USD 62 million) to NAD 1.26 billion (USD 68 million) during the last six months. The NAV per share similarly grew to 128.2 cents, from 117.1 cents. The Group's profit for the 6 months ended 29 February 2024 […] today31 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Ghana’s forests are being wiped out: what’s behind this and why attempts to stop it aren’t working By John Tennyson Afele, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana has around 7.9 million hectares of forested land (35% of the total land area), according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Around 7.6 million hectares are primary or naturally regenerated forest, and around 297,000 hectares are planted forest. In 2022, Ghana lost 18,000 hectares of primary forest, a nearly 70% increase from […] today15 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kunene Region Leaders Discuss Land Reform, Mining, and Socio-Economic Development Shaun Gariseb, JP Van Der Westhuizen, and Ricardo Hawixab convened an important discussion on the interplay between land reform, mining, and socio-economic development in the Kunene region. The conversation centered on devising strategies to enhance the effective participation and empowerment of the local population in these crucial sectors. Gariseb raised this concern towards the Mines and Energy ministry. today6 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Uranium One completes 50% of exploration drilling in Leonardville Uranium One, a Russian state-owned company that specialises in uranium exploration, mining, and processing has started exploration drilling in Leonardville. Aldo Hengari, the Director of Operations at Uranium One says 50 percent of the work is done. According to the World Nuclear Association, Namibia has some of the largest uranium-producing mines in the world. These include Uranium One, Husab, and Rössing. In 2022 Kazakhstan produced the largest share of uranium […] today17 April, 2024
