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Namibia

Namibia is a country in south-western Africa, bordered by Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, South Africa to the south and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The capital and largest city is Windhoek. With a population of about 2.6-million spread across 825 000 km², Namibia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The economy is heavily dependent on mining and mineral exports, particularly diamonds, uranium, gold, copper and zinc. Namibia is one of the world's leading uranium producers, with major operations including the Rössing and Husab mines in the Erongo region and the Langer Heinrich mine. The country also has significant fishing, agriculture and tourism sectors. Namibia uses the Namibian dollar, which is pegged one-to-one with the South African rand, and both currencies circulate as legal tender. The country is a parliamentary republic and a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, having previously been administered as South West Africa under a League of Nations mandate and later a disputed United Nations trusteeship.

Namibia News


Christian Stehle, Regional Engineering Director EMEA at Weir
Weir Uses Technology To Turn Sustainable Mining Into Reality
3rd August 2026

As pressure mounts on miners to cut emissions, conserve water and still grow production, Weir believes that smarter technology and re‑engineered flowsheets are the way forward. For the group,... 


From Dialogue to Delivery: Water Stewardship and Integrated Mining Solutions for Namibia's Next Phase of Growth
3rd August 2026

By: AECI Mining Namibia's mining industry continues to attract investment across uranium, gold, copper and other critical minerals, positioning the sector for another period of growth. As mining... 


The Tshipi manganese mine
Jupiter reports strong fourth-quarter output, sales
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines, which holds a 49.9% beneficial interest in Tshipi é Ntle Manganese Mining – the operator of the Tshipi manganese mine in South Africa's Northern Cape province – achieved... 


Water stewardship, integrated mining solutions for Namibia's next phase of growth
31st July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

As Namibia positions for another period of mining growth amid expanding operations across the country, success will increasingly be measured not only by production output but by how efficiently... 


Gamsberg ore handling system
VZI one-million-tonne-a-year zinc metal-in-concentrate project, South Africa
31st July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project aims to increase production from Vedanta Zinc International’s Southern Africa zinc operations to one-million tonnes a year of zinc metal-in-concentrate.  


Jonathan Skeen, MD: Commercial at the SOLA Group
Jonathan Skeen
31st July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Jonathan Skeen, MD: Commercial at the SOLA Group, a fully South African vertically integrated renewable-energy infrastructure, generation and storage company  


The above image depicts KSB Pumps & Valves manufacturing plant shelves
Valve manufacturer employs customer-first approach
31st July 2026

For the supply of spares and parts for its big installed base of pumps and valves across Africa, pumps and valves product manufacturer KSB Pumps & Valves has employed a customer-first approach with... 


Rare earth oxides
Japan's Jogmec to invest up to $34m in Toyota Tsusho rare earth venture in Namibia
30th July 2026 By: Reuters

Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security and Toyota Tsusho said on Thursday that the former will invest up to C$47.7-million ($33.9-million) in a Toyota Tsusho unit developing a heavy rare... 


Rough diamonds recovered by De Beers
Anglo said to be in talks to sell De Beers for about $1bn
29th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

Anglo American is discussing a deal worth about $1-billion to sell its De Beers diamond business, just a fraction of what the one-time diamond monopoly was once worth. Anglo has been looking to... 


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports sizable mineralised extension of Lithium Ridge project
28th July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Following the undertaking of its Lithium Ridge project sampling programme, in Namibia, Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported that results have extended the surface mineralisation of the project by... 


Image of Langer Heinrich operation
Langer Heinrich uranium mine, Namibia – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The operational ramp-up of the project was completed in the June 2026 quarter.  


Rare earths
Lofdal heavy rare earths project, Namibia – update
24th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The joint management committee overseeing Lofdal has approved the next phase of the definitive feasibility study. 


Rough diamonds produced by De Beers
De Beers' rough diamond production increases, but prices, demand remain under pressure
23rd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Global diamond miner De Beers has reported an 88% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production to 7.8-million carats for the second quarter of this year, taking the company's output for the... 


Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
Automechanika Africa Connect Continues Momentum with Successful Dar es Salaam Event
23rd July 2026

Automechanika successfully hosted the third stop of its Africa Connect Roadshow today in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing together automotive industry professionals for a day of networking,... 


The Langer Heinrich mine
Paladin sets higher Langer Heinrich production guidance for 2027 financial year
22nd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following the completion of the mining ramp-up at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine, in Namibia, and with the increased availability of primary mined ore, Australia-listed Paladin Energy, has set... 


Namibia Critical Metals launches next phase of Lofdal DFS in Namibia
Namibia Critical Metals launches next phase of Lofdal DFS in Namibia
21st July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Namibia Critical Metals says the joint management committee (JMC) overseeing the Lofdal heavy rare earths project, in Namibia, has approved the next phase of work under the definitive... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa highlights importance of collaboration during South Africa-Namibia Binational Commission
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Given the shared geology and geographical proximity between South Africa and Namibia, there is a compelling case for closer collaboration in exploration, infrastructure development, skills... 


Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Arkle Resources has announced that the initial 1 500 m reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Erongo uranium project, in Namibia, is proceeding as planned. Carnotite, a... 


Haul trucks in operation at a Debswana mine
Botswana says Anglo picks De Beers buyer, weighs options for 'optimal structure'
17th July 2026 By: Reuters

Anglo American has chosen a preferred buyer for its stake in diamond producer De Beers, with Botswana weighing whether to exercise its right of first refusal either on its own, with Anglo's chosen... 


ATI image
The Red Seal scandal that nobody in government wants to talk about
16th July 2026

Imagine training for four years. Early mornings, physical labour, classroom theory, practical assessments, and thousands of hours of hands-on experience. Then imagine passing your trade test – only... 


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