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Ongwe Minerals Inc

Also known as: Ongwe Minerals Incorporated · Adolf Kaure Ongwe Minerals

Canadian-listed gold explorer operating in Namibia's Damara Belt, recently raised N$310.5 million for exploration at Khorixas and Omatjete projects.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Ongwe Minerals raised about N$310.5 million for gold exploration

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    Canadian-ownedOngwe Minerals has raised about N$310.5 million to accelerate gold exploration at its Khorixas and Omatjete projects in Namibia.

    Ongwe raises N$310 million for Namibia gold hunt
  3. The Namibian

    Ongwe was previously responsible for Twin Hills and Eureka deposits with Osino Resources

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    Ongwe was previously responsible for the Twin Hills and Eureka deposits with Osino Resources, as well as the advancement of the Otjikoto Gold Mine, which is currently in production.

    Ongwe raises N$310 million for Namibia gold hunt
  4. Windhoek Observer

    Ongwe Minerals raised approximately C$23 million through LIFE offering and private placement

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    Canadian and Namibian listed gold explorer Ongwe Minerals has raised approximately C$23 million (about N$265 million) through a brokered listed issuer financing exemption (LIFE) offering and a concurrent private placement, with the proceeds earmarked primarily for expanding exploration activities at its Namibian gold projects.

    Ongwe Minerals raises N$265 million to accelerate gold exploration
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Ongwe Minerals is listed on TSX Venture Exchange and Namibian Stock Exchange

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    The company, which is listed on both the TSX Venture Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX), said it closed the financing after strong investor demand, prompting it to increase the size of the offering.

    Ongwe Minerals raises N$265 million to accelerate gold exploration
  6. June 2026
  7. The Namibian

    Ongwe Minerals Inc closed its capital raise early after demand exceeded shares available

    Source

    Ongwe Minerals Inc has closed its capital raise to Namibian investors early after demand exceeded the shares available.

    Ongwe capital raise closes early after investor rush
  8. May 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Ongwe Minerals confirmed well-defined, on-site gold deposits at Manga prospect.

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    The bedrock drilling programme at Canadian explorer Ongwe Minerals' Manga gold prospect at the Omatjete Gold Project has confirmed well-defined, on-site gold deposits.

    Ongwe strikes higher gold grades at Omatjete
  10. Windhoek Observer

    Ongwe Minerals Incorporated says new drilling results show signs of larger gold discovery than initially expected

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    Canadian exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated says new drilling results at its Manga prospect in the Erongo region are showing signs of a larger gold discovery than initially expected.

    Ongwe extends gold exploration at Manga
  11. Windhoek Observer

    Ongwe plans to extend drilling and bedrock sampling programme to track mineralisation

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    Underwood said the company plans to extend its drilling and bedrock sampling programme to continue tracking the mineralisation beneath the surface cover.

    Ongwe extends gold exploration at Manga
  12. April 2026
  13. The Namibian

    Ongwe Minerals Inc has listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange

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    Ongwe Minerals Inc, a Canadian-listed gold exploration company dedicated to the discovery and development of new gold systems in Namibia, has listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX).

    Ongwe lists on the Namibia Securities Exchange
  14. The Namibian

    Ongwe Minerals Inc discovered a 2km-long, gold-rich bedrock area along the Khorixas fault zone

    Source

    Canadian company Ongwe Minerals Inc has discovered a 2km-long, gold-rich bedrock area along the Khorixas fault zone at its Belmont prospect in Namibia.

    Ongwe strikes gold at Khorixas

Yesterday

  1. Ongwe raises N$310 million for Namibian gold exploration

    Canadian-owned Ongwe Minerals has raised approximately N$310.5 million through a dual listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange to accelerate gold exploration at its Khorixas and Omatjete projects in the Damara Gold Belt. The funds will support reverse circulation drilling at Khorixas and diamond drilling campaigns at Omatjete beginning at the end of July.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian

  2. Ongwe Minerals raises C$23 million for Namibian gold exploration

    Canadian and Namibian-listed gold explorer Ongwe Minerals closed a C$23 million financing through a brokered LIFE offering and private placement, with proceeds earmarked for expanding exploration at its Namibian gold projects. Strong investor demand led the company to increase the offering size.

    2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 12 June

  1. Ongwe Minerals closes capital raise early amid strong investor demand

    Ongwe Minerals Inc closed its capital raise to Namibian investors before the Friday deadline after demand exceeded available shares. The company was seeking to raise up to CAD10 million for exploration work on its Namibian properties and general corporate purposes.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ongwe Minerals strikes higher gold grades at Manga prospect

    Bedrock drilling at Canadian explorer Ongwe Minerals' Manga gold prospect at the Omatjete Gold Project has confirmed well-defined on-site gold deposits, with mineralisation continuing eastward under thick calcrete cover. The company's chief executive says the latest results show significant expansion of mineralisation, with higher-grade deposits found further east than initial scout drilling had indicated.

    13 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Ongwe Minerals reports larger gold zone at Manga prospect

    Canadian exploration company Ongwe Minerals says new drilling results at its Manga prospect in Erongo region show a 2-kilometre-long underground gold zone larger than initially expected, with gold values ranging from low levels to 470 parts per billion. The company plans to extend drilling and sampling to track mineralisation further east beneath soil and calcrete cover.

    13 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 17 April

  1. Canadian gold explorer Ongwe lists on Namibia exchange

    Ongwe Minerals Inc, a Canadian-listed gold exploration company operating in Namibia, has listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange under the symbol "ONG" with trading commencing on 15 April. The dual listing is designed to allow local and institutional investors easier access to the company's shares and upcoming capital raises.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 16 April

  1. Canadian firm Ongwe discovers gold-rich bedrock at Khorixas

    Ongwe Minerals Inc has identified a 2km-long, gold-rich bedrock zone along the Khorixas fault in Namibia, with altered wall rock up to 125m wide and gold values of 0.2g/t. The company expects higher-grade quartz veins within the zone and plans to test drill targets in coming months.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Ongwe Minerals expands Omatjete gold project by 42%

    Ongwe Minerals Inc has increased its Omatjete project area by acquiring a 90% stake in the adjacent EPL7400 licence and submitting an application for EPL11268, bringing the project to 196,600 hectares. The expansion covers the Okondeka Fault Zone and a newly identified parallel fault system, positioning the company to explore additional prospective structures alongside the existing Manga Gold Prospect.

    4 March 2026 · New Era

Saturday 21 February

  1. Ongwe Minerals begins bedrock sampling at Belmont Gold Prospect

    The rebranded Canadian company Ongwe Minerals Inc has launched its inaugural bedrock sampling campaign at its Belmont Gold Prospect in Namibia's Northwest Damara Belt, following completion of a reverse takeover and TSXV listing. The company plans to outline gold targets beneath surface cover in the first half of 2026 before advancing to extensive diamond drilling in the second half.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 February

  1. Great Quest Gold rebrands as Ongwe Minerals after acquisition

    Great Quest Gold has rebranded as Ongwe Minerals Incorporated following a US$4.85-million acquisition of Canadian mineral exploration company Lotus Gold, positioning itself as a new gold explorer with exploration projects in Namibia's Damara Orogenic Belt and Egypt's Eastern Desert.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian

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