Category: Mining
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…
Namibia Best Place To Mine, Says Lithium, Tin, Tantalum Miner
By: Staff Writer According to Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen, Namibia is the best jurisdiction in Africa in which to mine. He said this at the Junior Indaba, a popular meeting place for junior miners, which took place in Johannesburg…
Mining, Energy Sectors Lifeblood Of The Economy – Alweendo
Massive oil and gas reserves recently discovered off the coast of Namibia and the elevated global demand for critical raw materials and metals have created a window of opportunity for the transformation of the country’s economy. This is the view…
Schlettwein Hoping To Get Miners On Board For Desalination Plans
By:Fransina Nghidengwa The government is hoping to collaborate with mining companies on the construction of the central and coastal desalination plant. Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein said this during his address to the new board of the…
Alleged Fraud In Mining Licence Acquisition: Alweendo Points Finger At Xinfeng
By:Justicia Shipena In the Xinfeng Investments case, the lawyers for Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo argue that the company misrepresented the work of others, particularly in areas such as exploration work, mineral resource estimation, and mining methods, all of…
City Authorities Ensure Power Stability, Residents Safe From Disconnection
By:Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek (CoW) has taken decisive action to assure its residents that no one will face power disconnection. The CoW’s recent assurance of uninterrupted power supply to its residents comes at a time when the municipality…