Chineseinvested uranium mine in namibia sets production. Namibias mining industry produces diamonds, uranium, copper, magnesium, zinc, silver, gold, lead, semiprecious stones and industrial minerals. The government of the republic of namibia is committed to the development of the. Mining weekly covers realtime news on mining projects across a range of minerals including gold, platinum, diamonds, copper and ferrous metals. Minerals policy 6 draft final ministry of mines and energy. The deep sea mining campaign applauds the namibian governments decision to. Namibia has since gaining its independence managed to build a strong mining industry and a solid regulatory framework to govern it. Namibia botswana caprivi strip 50 caprivi strip angola otjihende steirandberge kaokaland 20. Windhoek the husab uranium mine in namibia, one of chinas biggest single investment in africa, will target production of 15 million pounds of u3o8 per year. Namibian mining industry as demonstrated in this minerals policy within a. The focus of this study on prospects for mining settlements in the context of local and regional urban development planning evolved together with the revitalised. The igf secretariat and local experts conducted the assessment between. The company started trading under its current name in 20 but proprietor hanspeter reiff has come a long way in the namibian mining industry. Namibian economic growth for the foreseeable future, this paper will take a close look at the factors affecting the.
We mine diamonds, copper, uranium, and many more strategic minerals. The governments initiatives to strengthen its mining sector include. Namibia is a transparent country and one of the most favourable investment destinations in africa. The country has adopted a mining friendly policy that can attract. Chamber of mines of namibia ceo veston malango tells mining weekly that these challenges will be key topics of discussion at the chambers sixth annual namibian mining. Namibia s center is occupied by a high escarpment plain. Systems and stakeholder analyses of uranium mining in namibia. Namibia does not have very much fresh water, and water is limited, causing a lot of competition for it among humans and animals.
The groups opposing seabed mining for phosphates in namibia focused on speci. Mining sets an international standard in protecting of our oceans the deep sea mining campaign has written to the namibian government to congratulate and welcome the recent decision to place a moratorium on marine phosphate seabed mining in namibias coastal waters. We believe mining companies make a large economic contribution to namibia. The relationship we look for is a long term relationship where association has long term value for all. Na is an online business and product networking platform for namibians. Besides tax to the government, mining companies seem to be engaged in a lot of. At mining indaba we believe in the power of events and the communities they build.
Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by the. Roughly 10% of the namibian gdp and over 40% of total exports are. The southwestern country is particularly complimentary in the mining and exploration industries with good transport infrastructure, stable democracy and an independent legal system. Inconsistent water supplies from orano desalination plant are causing distress to mining companies in namibia. Republic of namibia namibias fourth national development.
State of mining in africa in the spotlight deloitte. Signed by the president on 16 december 1992 be it enacted by the national assembly of the republic of namibia, as follows. Many foreign investors have looked to namibias mining industry to invest in this growing sector over the years. Over the past three decades, scientists have wrangled over how the shapes are formed. Namibia is rich in mineral deposits including diamonds, uranium, gold, base metals, industrial minerals and different types of precious stones and dimension stones. Namibia s minister of fisheries and marine resources, bernhard esau, proved central to the campaign to halt the proposed seabed mining project. We also follow case studies that, in our view, provide good examples that support. In so doing, it has identified and assessed potential current and future manufactured products which could enhance the economic growth rate of this sector in the country. Namibia is rich in mineral deposits including diamonds, uranium, gold, base metals, industrial minerals and different types of. Ferro drill namibia pty ltd namibia windhoek address. The environmental impacts of smallscale mining in namibia.
Minerals prospecting and mining act 33 of 1992 namibia. The ministry of mines and energy is renowned as performance driven. Chineseinvested uranium mine in namibia sets production goal. Mining is the biggest contributor to namibia s economy in terms of revenue. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibias mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. Buy and sell anything namibian on this site, from, cars and property to any second hand product or service you can think off. In this years edition of state of mining in africa in the spotlight, we take a further look at, and reflect back on, our observations to see how the broad industry is progressing.
The namibian mining sector is characterised by large, medium and smallscale mining sector. It was compiled and edited by theo uvanga and coedited by ronny dempers of the namibia development trust. Many foreign investors have looked to namibia s mining industry to invest in this growing sector over the years. This report is the result of a project on uranium mining in namibia commissioned by. In the northern part of the central plain is the waterberg plateau, a 150 sq. The revival of the mining town of kombat in northern namibia under the baton of local businessman knowledge katti could take place faster than expected. Namibia mining industrial solutions cc naminsol is an energetic company which offers best in class solutions to namibian mining and industrial customers. In november, namibia hosted africas first electronic ballot. Pdf namibia has a rapidly growing minerals industry and is a primary. Jindal namibia, which operates under jindal africa, plans to operate an iron ore mine in the region of khomas in windhoek. Media in category mines in namibia the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. However, this study is based on the smallscale mining.
Four challenges for namibias pm geingob global risk. Making trade work for women the likely impact of the economic partnership agreements on womens rights and gender equality this report is based on research conducted by adelheid awases and sulaiman mbaziira. We also follow case studies that, in our view, provide good examples that support our previous observations and suggest the potential for a. But it was not until rio tinto acquired exploration rights in the 1960s, that a number of lowgrade ore bodies were discovered along the north side of the rugged khan valley. Namibias center is occupied by a high escarpment plain. Anything that doesnt explode while in the rotar drum is loaded onto the bed of armoured tipper truck where it is inspected for mines and ammunition. Mining in namibia produces about 25% of the countrys income, and with 87 projects currently listed on africa mining iq about mining in namibia, you have the opportunity to grow your business within the african mining sector. Closer to shore, limited seabed mining operations have been developed for a range of. Uranium mining in namibia namibian uranium association. The focus of this study on prospects for mining settlements in the context of local and regional urban development planning evolved together with the revitalised integration of namibias mining industry in global markets. Ours is now a country known for its institutionalised democracy, peace and stability, and a wellmanaged economy. Namibia statistics agency nsa, namibia entered a new era of opportunity for statistical development. Since then we have, without exaggeration, reached a number of important milestones in our development.
Namibia, officially the republic of namibia, sits on the south west coast of the african continent, bordered by zambia and angola to the north, botswana and south africa to the east and south and the atlantic ocean to the west. Water pollution, therefore, is a main concern to the country because the water is already limited. Namibia demining project the ruacana power lines, mined during the namibian independence war by the south african armed forces, have been the scene of mine accidents time and again. Government gazette of the republic of namibia r 19,50 windhoek 31 december 1992 no. With covid19 continuing to dominate the news and conversations in our communities, we want to let you know that mining indaba is still planned to take place on 811 february 2021 in cape town, sa. Windhoek, the capital and the only city of any size, is located smack dab in the middle of the country. Environmental law and policy in namibia for additional materials and information see. Mila and etech could join up to develop the eureka rare earths project in namibia energy minerals news 27 february 2020. There are three main challenges facing the namibian mining sector.
Arrangement of sections part i introductory provisions part ii rights in relation to minerals 2. Assessing the potential of the manufacturing sector in namibia executive summary this paper attempts to evaluate the potential of the manufacturing sector of namibia. Note to readers the 2002 country profiles series provides information on the implementation of agenda 21 on a countrybycountry and chapterbychapter basis with the exception of. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Namibia executive summary this report presents an assessment of namibia s readiness and capacity to implement the mining policy framework mpf of the intergovernmental forum on mining, minerals, metals and sustainable development igf.
Transparency in the namibian extractives sector march 2017. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibia s mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. Namibia mining industrial solutions cc naminsol is an energetic company which offers bestinclass solutions to namibian mining and industrial customers. Igcpsida project 594, assessment of impacts of mining and mineral processing on the environment and human health in africa annual workshop, windhoek, namibia, july 5th 6th, 2012 environmental and health impacts of. Three main challenges facing the mining sector in namibia. A legal overview of namibias mining industry namibia. Search results environmental information service namibia. Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by. To apply you have to wait until you see the advertisement in the newspapers. The government of namibia, with its freemarket policy, is keen on promoting the mining industry as a private sector. Kombat copper inc, in which katti holds a 10% stake, has. Namibian institutions and their programmes accredited by the namibia qualifications authority as at 20 november 2014, the following institutions are accredited by the namibia qualifications authority, institutions or organisations act 29 of 1996 government notice 124, august 2006. To provide for the reconnaissance, prospecting and mining for, and disposal of, and the exercise of control over, minerals in namibia. Neville melvin gertze, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, permanent representative permanent mission of the republic of namibia left, mr.
You will not need to register again for future visits. In namibia any right in relation to the reconnaissance, prospecting, mining. We have two intakes, one in march and one in september. A solid legislative and institutional foundation is now in place to enable the building of a strong and sustainable national statistics system nss for namibia which supports the attainment of goals set. Kombat copper inc, in which katti holds a 10% stake, has finalized an agreement with ebm mining project namibia to kick off copper production in.
Ebm mining suits katti just fine the revival of the mining town of kombat in northern namibia under the baton of local businessman knowledge katti could take place faster than expected ami 357. Tuesday 24th namibian governments moratorium on seabed. The long tradition of mining in namibia has been renewed with the reopening of the tsumebarea copper mines and smelter, the opening of the skorpion zinc project, the expansion of the fluorspar and the gold mines, and continued offshore diamond development of the past few years. Nevertheless, this is not the first time south africans have been brought in to try and explain namibias x files. Namibia 17 21 january 2014 registrar of companies inland revenue income, consumption, withholding and employee taxes. Chair, namibia is endowed with mineral resources including uranium. Jul 27, 2012 namibias mining industry is the backbone of the countrys economy and accounts for over half of its annual export earnings. Uranium minerals were first recognized in the vicinity of todays rossing mine in 1928. Mining in namibia produces about 25% of the countrys income, and with 87 projects currently listed on africa mining iq about mining in namibia, you have the opportunity to grow your business within the african mining sector africa mining iq is africas largest online mining database, with over 1 850 mining projects currently listed, including mining projects in namibia.
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