Category: Mining
Japan Prepares N$28 Billion Investment In Namibian Mining
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia and Japan have signed agreements concerning rare earth metals and green hydrogen. The Japanese government is prepared to invest $1.5 billion Yen in Namibian mining development. This was made known during Japan’s Economic, Trade and Industry Minister,…
No Violation Of Green Pacts With Oil Exploration- NIPDB
By:Justicia Shipena Having become a hub for oil exploration, Namibia’s investment promotion wing has stressed that it is not violating environmental protection pledges. The Namibia Investment and Promotion and Development Board’s (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer NangulaUaandja said this during the…
Keith Hill’s Lasting Legacy In Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry
By:NJ Ayuk Within the last two years alone, Africa Oil Corp. announced a major discovery offshore Namibia with partner TotalEnergies and secured two production-sharing contracts for offshore Blocks EG-18 and EG-31 in Equatorial Guinea. The company has campaigns…
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By;Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities…
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By:Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities…
Otjozondjupa’s Economic Strength lies in Mining Agriculture and Tourism, Says Governor
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The economic strength of the Otjozondjupa region is driven by the mining, agriculture, and tourism sectors. This was stated by the governor James Uerikua last week, during his State of Region. Uerikua says that the region positions…
Namibian Youth Call For Climate Action For A Sustainable Future
By:Justicia Shipena Namibian youth, driven by a desire for sustainability, advocated for renewable-powered baroles at the National Youth Climate Change Summit, to usher in a new era of energy consumption. Their demand for renewable-powered baroles demonstrates a deep knowledge of…
Mines Ministry Loses Xinfeng Case
By:Staff writer Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo did not have the power to cancel a Chinese lithium miner’s licence and should have approached the courts to revoke it, a judge ruled on Tuesday. Lithium miner Xinfeng took Mines…
Namcor Keen On Active Role As It Firms Up Energy Ambitions
By: Staff Writer The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has set its sights on being more than just a passive partner in its burgeoning upstream sector. The state company is seeking to buy into assets beyond Namibia and intends…
Cabinet Bans Exports Of Lithium And Other Essential Minerals
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has authorised the ban on exporting crushed lithium ore, cobalt manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements. Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, said in his briefing of Cabinet decision made at its…