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Otjikoto Gold Project Gets Mining Licence
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B2Gold Namibia, developer of the N$370 million Otjikoto Gold Project, has been granted a 20-year-Mining Licence by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
In a statement to shareholders, parent company, Vancouver-based mid tier gold producer B2Gold Corp said the granting of the licence was the last major requirement before the start of a full scale mine construction, slated for the first quarter of next year.
Construction of the mine is expected to last two years with the first gold production from the mine projected for the fourth quarter of 2014 and the first full year of production being 2015.
The Otjikoto gold project is expected to produce over 100,000 ounces of gold over a ten-year mine life based on a Preliminary Economic Assessment released by Auryx Gold Corp. in September 2011, however, a B2Gold feasibility study that is nearing completion, is expected to recommend a production Base Case that outlines significantly higher projected annual gold production in the first five years of the mine life.
No snow, still lots of fun!
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Santa is coming to town... and he is bringing his delightful wife and obedient elf. Although the notion of a white Christmas is unheard of in Namibia, the festive picture will not be complete without the northern hemisphere elements attached to the myth. The scorching heat and lack of humidity leave Windhoek less than desirable during Christmas. This has not stopped Young Designers advertising agency to take the initiative and adorn the Wernhil mall with tinsels and décor to remind the busy Windhoekers that Christmas is here. Their stall is opposite Pick n Pay where kids get the opportunity to have their pictures taken with Santa and the rest of the Arctic crowd for a mere twenty dollars. There is also a section for gift wrapping not to mention something for the kiddies: free candy and free stickers. The idea is to promote a white Christmas this holiday season full of cheer and glee. With snowmen, sleighs and Christmas trees, Wernhil has been transformed into a magical place where shopping is fun and exciting. “The lack of snow doesn’t mean a lack of fun” said the dedicated elves. (Photograph by Daniel Kavishe)
30 000 HIV+ in Windhoek
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A study titled “Know your epidemic and know your response” estimates that almost 30,000 people living with HIV reside in Windhoek with most of them being women. This number is expected to grow by 1000 per year.
The study was conducted by The City of Windhoek in collaboration with UNAIDS, PharmAccess Foundation and UNDP.
According to Henk Van Renterghem, UNAIDS Country Coordinator in Namibia, this number is expected to grow by 1000 per year with 55 women living with the virus for every 45 men. Most of them are from the most vulnerable groups and live in informal settlements where the virus prevalence is high. To compound matters, often long distances stand between the people and HIV treatment services.
“Other valuable information from the study is to develop a strategic plan on HIV. The plan will enable the City of Windhoek to strengthen their leadership and coordination role of the HIV response in the city and ensure that limited resources, both financial and human, are used in the most effective way to address the epidemic,” he said.
Mining license for Iron project
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The Ministry of Mines and Energy has written a Notice of Preparedness to Grant Shiyela Iron (Pty) Ltd a Mining Licence for its estimated N$2 billion Iron Project.
In a statement released this week to shareholders, Shiyela Iron, a local unit of Australian exploration company, Deep Yellow says it intends to accept the standard terms and conditions contained within the notice of preparedness.
“Therefore, in accordance with Namibia’s Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act, 1992, it is expected that the Minister of Mines will now direct the Mining Commissioner to issue a Mining Licence to the company,” the statement read.
The Shiyela Iron project is located in the environmentally sensitive Namib Naukluft Park, which is used primarily for tourism. The area is contained within Reptile Uranium Namibia’s 100% owned EPL3496 which is rich in Base and Rare Metals, Precious Metals and Industrial Minerals. Reptile is Deep Yellow’s wholly-owned Namibian operating subsidiary.
New Hilton MD
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Hilton Worldwide has appointed John McAree as the new General Manager for Hilton Windhoek.
“We are very pleased to announce John’s appointment as the new General Manager for Hilton Windhoek,” said Jan Van der Putten, Vice President Operations, Hilton Worldwide, Africa and Indian Ocean. “John’s 30 year background in hospitality coupled with his extensive experience in Africa will bring distinct advantages to his new role and will serve us well as we continue to establish Hilton Windhoek as Namibia’s number one hotel.”
He replaces Roman Kopacek, who opened Hilton Windhoek in May 2011 and helped build the hotel into one of the leading hospitality providers in Namibia. “I have travelled extensively around Africa and Namibia’s beauty and friendliness is something I will always remember. The hotel itself enjoys a proud reputation as one of the best in Windhoek and I am very much looking forward to working with my getting started and meeting my dedicated new team.”
