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The Chamber of Mines is still opposed to the government's move to offer a 15% free-carry ownership to Namibians in possession of Exploration Licenses (EPL), saying this will discourage potential investors.
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has suggested that a moratorium be effected on the mining of lithium that is happening at Uis in the Erongo Region until such a time the total value of the rare-earth mineral has been determined.
President Hage Geingob says the Namibian government is taking into consideration the advice of Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi to seek a greater revenue share from diamonds sold to De Beers.
The Rössing Uranium Board has approved the Life of Mine Extension from 2026 to 2036 following the completion of the bankable feasibility study.
The European Union is setting in motion its partnership with Namibia on rare earth minerals, with a delegation from Brussels touring Andrada Mining’s Uis mine, which has confirmed the presence of significant lithium, tin and tantalum mineralisation.