… Meanwhile, Kaoko Metals’ Karibib Project in the Damara Belt is targeting copper, gold and tungsten mineralisation near established mining operations including the Navachab Gold Mine and the Twin Hills Gold Project. …
Australian explorer hits N$78m copper jackpotNamibia Minute.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Navachab Gold Mine
Navachab Gold Mine — gold producer selling to Bank of Namibia and funding N$120m health centre construction in Karibib.
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… The central bank has signed an agreement with Navachab Gold Mine to buy its gold for the country’s reserves. …
BoN to refine Navachab gold abroad, considers London storage- March 2026
… He added the Navachab mine donated two water tanks to the community years ago; however, they still struggle to get them connected to the local water supply system. …
Erongo rural water woes persist… At the same time, Karibib is experiencing an influx of residents from surrounding farms and towns, driven largely by economic opportunities linked to mining activities in the Erongo region, including Navachab Gold Mine. …
Financial constraints cripple Karibib’s developmentKARIBIB – The Navachab Gold Mine has commenced early-stage construction of a N$120 million health centre in Karibib, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the area. …
N$120m Karibib health centre on track… Navachab Gold Mine’s Corporate Communication Officer, McLyn Kasale, recently told New Era that phase zero includes underground work such as sewer and water connections, as well as the erection of a boundary fence. …
Completion of Karibib medical centre in 2028… Mining operations such as at the Navachab and Osino gold mines fall within the FYM-401 area’s boundaries, and the petition notes that their drone operations could become prohibited if the proposal proceeds. …
Meeting on leaked Erongo airspace plan set for 25 March- August 2024
… The Swakopmund District Hospital took honours in the netball and volleyball sections, with Navachab Gold Mine wining the football competition. …
Health employees bond at Karibib- September 2023
The ninth edition of the Navachab Half Marathon will be held at Karibib on Saturday morning, starting at 07h00. …
Ninth Navachab Half Marathon launched- August 2023
… It is also noteworthy that the government had zero shareholding in B2Gold, and currently has 7,5% in the Navachab gold mine, 3% in Rössing uranium, and zero in the Tsumeb copper smelter. …
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Mining & Energy
Australian explorer raises N$78m for Namibian copper projects
The News
Kaoko Metals, an Australian explorer, has raised N$78 million through an oversubscribed initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange to accelerate drilling at its copper, silver, and gold projects in Namibia's Kaoko Copper Belt and Damara Belt.
Why it matters
Australian explorer raises N$78 million for Namibian copper projects, signalling renewed foreign investment in critical mining sector.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Australian explorer raises N$78m for Namibian copper projects
Kaoko Metals, an Australian explorer, has raised N$78 million through an oversubscribed initial public offering on the Australian Securities Exchange to accelerate drilling at its copper, silver, and gold projects in Namibia's Kaoko Copper Belt and Damara Belt.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Thursday 9 April
Bank of Namibia to refine and store Navachab gold abroad
The Bank of Namibia has agreed to purchase gold from Navachab Gold Mine for its reserves, but will send the unrefined gold abroad to be refined to international standards and is considering storage at the Bank of England in London. The central bank will buy gold through planned transactions over several months at prevailing market prices, aiming for a single-digit allocation to its foreign reserves.
9 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 31 March
Erongo rural communities struggle with chronic water shortages
Communities in Karibib and Otjimbingwe are facing severe water access challenges, with residents relying on untreated water sources and experiencing supply interruptions lasting up to a week. The shortages are worsened by increased demand from mining operations in the region, forcing residents to raise funds for connections and abandon small-scale farming.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Financial and staffing shortages hamper Karibib's growth
Karibib Town Council faces mounting challenges from limited funding and manpower as rapid population growth driven by mining activity strains housing and service delivery. The council is prioritising the formalisation of two informal settlements and planning new housing extensions, but residents report slow progress on sanitation and waste management.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Navachab Gold Mine begins N$120m Karibib health centre
Navachab Gold Mine has started construction of a N$120 million health centre in Karibib, a 15-bed rural facility designed to improve healthcare access after Covid-19 exposed infrastructure gaps. The project is expected to be completed and handed to government by 2028, with visible construction beginning in April.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 26 March
Karibib Health Centre construction begins, completion targeted in 2028
The N$120 million Karibib Health Centre is under construction with groundwork underway and completion planned for 2028. The facility will be built in phases and handed over to the government as a public health facility, addressing gaps in healthcare services for residents who currently travel to nearby towns for urgent care.
26 March 2026 · New Era →
Thursday 19 March
Leaked Erongo military airspace plan sparks industry concern
The Namibian Defence Force confirmed a proposal to reclassify a military operations area (FYM-401) in Erongo to prohibited airspace, citing international aviation standards. A 25 March meeting will convene aviation authorities and stakeholders to discuss the proposal, which has drawn opposition from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association over concerns about impacts on aviation, tourism, and mining drone operations.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →