Red Soil is a Trans-African explorer and producer focused on identifying and developing significant energy and mineral resources, and providing related products and services.
Red Soil is a natural resource exploration and development company focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing high-value energy and mineral assets. Our mission is to create sustainable, long-term value for shareholders through disciplined exploration, responsible development, and operational excellence.
We apply efficient, cost-effective strategies across every stage of our operations, leveraging insights from prior exploration work and advanced data analytics to build a robust geological knowledge base. This data-driven approach enables smarter prospect selection, faster development timelines, and optimized capital deployment.
Red Soil works collaboratively with local partners to unlock the full potential of existing geological information and to apply innovative exploration technologies that expand our resource portfolio. Equally important, we are committed to creating shared value by empowering local communities and contributing to sustainable economic growth wherever we operate.
A diversified portfolio across exploration, development, and production, aligned for sustainable growth and resilient returns.
Streamlined tenement acquisition with cutting-edge exploration technologies to deliver JORC-compliant resources. We advance projects through precise resource estimation, pre-feasibility studies, and efficient mine development, prioritizing safety, environmental integrity, and sustainable community partnerships.
Upstream interests in Namibia's oil and gas sector, including stakes in two Walvis Bay Basin PELs and a pending Luderitz Basin PEL. Advancing assets through innovative exploration and pursuing midstream opportunities with CCUS technologies for sustainable growth.
Renewable energy initiatives in solar, wind, and renewable gas, driving a responsible transition to a low-carbon energy future that complements our traditional resource development.
Supporting local capacity development through targeted industry training and talent acquisition. Partnering with industry leaders to provide high-quality solutions while facilitating local content compliance.
Mao is an operations research specialist with a distinguished background in management consulting and development finance. He has successfully supervised and managed high-value projects totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, consistently delivering operational efficiency and strategic outcomes.
He holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from Brigham Young University and brings to the organization a wealth of experience in strategic business development across Africa. Mao's analytical expertise and leadership acumen continue to drive value creation and sustainable growth in complex and dynamic markets.
A geologist by training, with close to twenty years of experience in various sectors of the Namibian economy.
Kaura has worked and consulted for a number of international mineral and petroleum exploration companies within Namibia and southern Africa, occupying various positions including Exploration Geologist, Deputy General Manager, Country Manager, etc.
Kaura has a comprehensive knowledge of Namibian Laws and Regulations that govern the extractive industry as well as the petroleum sector and he also has a good understanding of the country's geology and experience in the exploration of a wide range of commodities including but not restricted to oil and gas, gold, uranium, iron ore, vanadium, REE, diamonds and Oil and Gas Exploration.
Kaura was a member of the British Business group (BBG), the Chamber of Mines (COM), and one of the founding directors of the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA) and served in several subcommittees that were setup to liaise with government departments and other stakeholders on various matters.
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