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Namibia’s Mining Cadastre is now online
The Ministry of Mines and Energy in Namibia recently launched its online mining cadastre portal on the trusted Landfolio platform.
This marks the next phase of a journey that began in 2013, when Spatial Dimension was first contracted to implement a cadastre system for the Directorate of Mines, later expanding to include the Diamonds and Petroleum Directorates, in partnership with Syntex Technologies.
“The Ministry of Mines is pleased to announce the launch of its new online eGov Portal. This user-friendly platform will allow users to view their existing licenses and permits, submit new applications, make payments and reports, and communicate with the ministry through an online chat feature. The public portal marks a significant advancement in Namibia's digital transformation and aligns with our vision of enhancing efficiency through technological solutions,” said Isabella Chirchir, Mining Commissioner of Namibia.
Leading the charge at PDAC 2025
The Spatial Dimension team was a proud participant at the annual PDAC Conference in Toronto, joining industry leaders at the world's largest mining convention.
During the conference, Mike Baumgartner shared an insightful presentation at the "Where Next: Smart Mining Solutions for Exploration and Production” seminar for ESRI Canada’s Mining User Group meeting.
On the ground in Ghana
Spatial Dimension’s Trecy Odede and Dean van den Heever recently demonstrated our commitment to client success by providing on-site Landfolio training and support for Newmont Ghana in Accra.
Transparency and good governance: Essential pillars for financing development
According to the EITI, the extractive sector has accounted for 20-95% of government revenues in 34 EITI-implementing countries over the past seven years. Transparency and good governance in the extractive sector unlock financing for sustainable development, especially in resource-rich countries facing fiscal strains and climate change.
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British Columbia introduces new mineral claims consultation rules
The British Columbia government has introduced a new Mineral Claims Consultation Framework that mandates Indigenous consultation before granting mineral claims, in response to a 2023 Supreme Court ruling.
Struggling with consultation requirements? Landfolio transforms regulatory challenges into a competitive edge—streamlining obligation tracking, and transparent collaboration with Indigenous communities and governments—all in one integrated system.
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How many minerals does the average cell phone contain?
Your smartphone is a hidden treasure trove of precious metals and rare elements. More than 62 metals are used in its construction, all sourced from mined minerals.
Some of the common mineral resources needed include copper, gold, lithium, tungsten, silicon and aluminum.
Source: The Geological Society of London