Category: Mining
Exploring Namibia’s Economic Potential Through Mining (Thought Leadership)
By: Lukas Nanyemba Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium, gold, zinc, copper, lithium, and rare earth minerals. In 2024…
Erongo Illegal Mining Affects Copper Exploration
By: Mathias Hangala A local small-scale miner has raised concerns over illegal mining activities in the Karibib District, claiming they obstruct legitimate exploration efforts at Farm Khunubes, a resettlement farm located in the area. Hango Skombero, who has engaged in…
Namdeb Rare Earth Element Deposits Promising
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namdeb non-diamond exploration is continuing in the south, with rare earth elements deposits showing promising results. This was revealed in the Chamber of Mines 2024 Annual Review, released earlier this month. The Annual…
Govt Wants Minimum 10% Free Carry Mining Shareholder
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibian government has communicated its intention to introduce a minimum 10% free carry shareholding in every mine, to be held by the state. According to the Chamber of Mines Annual Review for 2024,…
Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Exports Starting 2027
By: Joseph Jeremia Zimbabwe is Africa’s top lithium producer, with 2.4 million tons of concentrate in 2024. The SADC nation plans to stop exporting lithium concentrate from January 2027. The goal of this move is to develop…
Namibia Rakes in N$5.96 Billion in Mining Royalties Over Three Years
By: David Shoombe The Namibian government has collected N$5.96 billion in mining royalties over the past three years. This was revealed by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Iithete, during the ministry’s workshop on draughting its Annual Strategic…
Industrial Seismic Activity Won’t Impact Monitoring, CTBTO Says
By: Justicia Shipena The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) has reaffirmed its ability to distinguish between mining explosions and nuclear detonations, maintaining that its global monitoring system remains effective despite increased seismic activity from industrial operations. Speaking on…
50% of Langer Heinrich’s Uranium Has Customers for Life
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Fifty percent of Langer Heinrich Mine Uranium Mine’s total production has already gained offtake/customers for the life of the mine. This has cast light on the importance of uranium as countries enhance their uranium enrichment for…
Tumas Investment Decision Delay Won’t Impact 2026 Production Start Plans
By: Staff Writer Deep Yellow has confirmed that delaying the final investment decision (FID) for its Tumas uranium project until March 2025 will not affect its plan to begin production in 2026. The decision, initially expected by the…
Drought and Lower Diamond Output Weigh on Namibia’s Primary Industries
By: Justicia Shipena The ongoing drought and reduced diamond production have significantly impacted Namibia’s primary industries, leading to a 4.4% decline in real value added during the third quarter of 2024. This marks a stark contrast to the…