Andrada Mining Ltd has said the commissioning of a tin sorting circuit is underway at its Uis mine in Namibia. Once installed, the circuit will increase production of tin concentrate to 2,600tpa from 1,500tpa, an expansion anticipated to increase revenue by up to 75% and reduce the mine’s sustaining costs Ore sorting will also augment...
In a remarkable feat of determination, Riana Scholtz of Uis in the Erongo region became the first Namibian woman to successfully complete the gruelling Desert Ultra, a 250km race spanning five days, in November last year. This race is part of the Beyond the Ultimate series, known for its demanding nature and harsh conditions. Scholtz’s...
WINDHOEK: A 10-year-old boy from Uis died on Monday shortly after he fell sick while herding goats and sheep. The incident, according to Namibian Police Force spokesperson, Inspector Raimbert Muronga, was reported to the police on Tuesday. Muronga said 10-year-old Rujeni Gowaseb, his older brother and one of their cousins were tending to the livestock...
Skuiwergate, ongerymdhede in Uis met litiumontginning Litiummyne in en om Uis bly in die nuus. Die Parlementêre Staande Komitee oor Natuurlike Hulpbronne sê die bevindinge van sy ondersoek na onwettige litiumontginning dui daarop dat daar ‘n paar skuiwergate in die wet is wat aangespreek moet word. Tjekero Tweya, voorsitter, sê die komitee het in Mei...
Tin producer Andrada Mining, which over the past several years has brought the historic Uis tin mine in Namibia back to life, is in the process of adding both lithium and tantalum to its product lineup. As Andrada CEO, Anthony Viljoen, recently explained that Andrada now identifies as a polymetallic producer focused on providing the...
African technology metals mining company Andrada Mining is in the process of requesting the drawdown of a N$100-million, or about $5.8-million, facility from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN). This follows DBN’s confirmation that all conditions have been fulfilled or waived and that financial close has occurred. Andrada expects the funds, which will be used...
Aim-listed tin and lithium developer Andrada Mining has confirmed the existence of continuous mineralisation at surface over a 6 km strike length at the ML133 mining licence area, or Lithium Ridge, located 35 km southeast of its Uis tin mine, in Namibia. The exploration programme on the licence area, which comprised 129 separate channel lines...
United Kingdom AIM-listed lithium, tin and tantalum producer, with operations in Namibia, has struck a US$25-million (N$500m) funding deal with financier Orion Resources to develop its Uis mine in Namibia. According to Proactive Research Institute, the package comprises US$2,5 million (N$50m) in equity, a US$10 million (N$200m) convertible loan note with warrants and a US$12,5...
The Brandberg Backyard Ultra (BBU) returns for a second instalment on 29 July, following the successful inaugural event at Uis last year. The debut endurance race saw 48 runners test their mettle across the ultra, challenge category and fun run. In a backyard ultra race, athletes need to complete a 6 706-metres lap every hour,...