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Andrada Mining

Andrada Mining — tin and lithium miner operating Uis Tin Mine in Namibia, recently secured N$98 million for ore-sorting expansion.

2023-11-292026-08-21

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  1. August 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Andrada Mining secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia for Uis mine expansion

    Source

    Andrada Mining has secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia to expand ore-sorting operations at its Uis Tin Mine.

    Andrada secures N$98m funding for Uis mine expansion
  3. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining announced final contract with the two banks on Monday

    Source

    Andrada announced the final contract with the two banks on Monday, three months after the agreement was first announced.

    Namibian banks approve financing for Andrada’s Uis project
  4. July 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Andrada Mining stated in business update that tin production at Uis reached record 286 tonnes, up 20% from previous year

    Source

    Andrada Mining has stated in a business update for the quarter ended 31 May 2026, that tin production at Uis reached a record 286 tonnes, up 20% from 238 tonnes in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

    Andrada posts record tin production, lithium, tungsten projects advance
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Andrada Mining secured conditional approval for N$98 million in strategic funding from Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia

    Source

    The company also secured conditional approval for N$98 million (about £4.4 million) in strategic funding for its wholly owned subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company, from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia.

    Andrada posts record tin production, lithium, tungsten projects advance
  7. June 2026
  8. Windhoek Observer

    Andrada Mining is advancing lithium and tin projects through partnership with SQM

    Source

    Andrada Mining continued advancing its lithium and tin projects through its partnership with SQM.

    Mining sector sustains more than 166 000 jobs
  9. May 2026
  10. Windhoek Observer

    Andrada Mining is expanding its lithium and rare earth projects through partnerships, including one with Chilean chemicals company SQM

    Source

    Andrada Mining is expanding its lithium and rare earth projects through partnerships, including one with Chilean chemicals company SQM.

    Major mining developments continued to advance in 2025
  11. March 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining increased tin concentrate production by 15% last year

    Source

    The Uis tin mine increased its production of tin concentrate by 15% last year, compared to the previous financial year.

    Uis tin mine increases production in 2025
  13. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining owns the Uis tin mine

    Source

    Andrada Mining – the London-listed mining company that owns the mine – on Thursday announced its last quarter and full year results ending in February 2026.

    Uis tin mine increases production in 2025
  14. February 2026
  15. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining signed an agreement to buy tin ore from Goantagab mine, including an option to buy the project

    Source

    The findings come months after Andrada Mining signed an agreement to buy tin ore from Goantagab mine, including an option to buy the project.

    Conservancies warn Goantagab project is financially untenable despite Andrada Mining deal
  16. December 2024
  17. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining denies accusations of endangering employees and community with health hazards

    Source

    The company denies the accusations, and some local authorities say residents haven't filed formal complaints.

    Uis mine controversy: Dust pollution, blasting damage claims investigated

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Andrada secures N$98m for Uis Tin Mine expansion

    Andrada Mining has secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia for a new ore-sorting circuit at its Uis Tin Mine in Erongo region. The 10-year loans are expected to increase tin concentrate production by between 50% and 70%.

    18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 17 August

  1. Namibian banks fund Andrada's Uis tin ore-sorting expansion

    Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia will provide N$98 million to fund Andrada Mining's ore-sorting project at its Uis mine, with each bank lending N$49 million over 10 years. The expansion aims to increase tin concentrate output and unlock the mine's operational and cash-generating potential.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 27 July

  1. Lofdal rare earth project secures C$11 million for processing advancement

    Namibia Critical Metals has secured C$11 million (about N$130 million) to advance processing at its Lofdal rare earth project as part of efforts to process critical minerals domestically and produce higher-value rare earth carbonates. The funding was approved by a joint management committee overseeing the project through a partnership between Namibia Critical Metals, the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security, and Toyota Tsusho.

    27 July 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Andrada Mining posts record tin output, advances lithium projects

    Andrada Mining reported record tin production of 286 tonnes at Uis in the quarter ended 31 May 2026, a 20% increase year-on-year, with tin concentrate production also reaching a record 473 tonnes. The company secured N$98 million in funding for a tin ore-sorting expansion and advanced lithium and tungsten projects through drilling programmes.

    1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 1 June

  1. Mining sector sustains 166,000 jobs in 2025

    Namibia's mining sector sustained more than 166,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2025, with member companies employing 8,201 people in permanent positions and 97% of those roles filled by Namibians. The sector contributed N$7.96 billion in total wages and N$1.5 billion in PAYE tax, while spending N$23.97 billion on locally sourced goods and services.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 7 May

  1. Namibia's major uranium, gold, copper projects advance in 2025

    The Chamber of Mines of Namibia reports that major mining projects including the Tumas Uranium Project, Twin Hills Gold Project, and Etango Uranium Project continued to progress in 2025, supporting the sector's role as a main economic driver, though rising policy uncertainty is starting to affect investor confidence.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 28 March

  1. Uis tin mine boosts output 15% as Andrada reports record performance

    Andrada Mining's Uis tin mine increased tin concentrate production by 15% in the latest financial year, processing 1.04 million tonnes of ore. The London-listed company reported record operational performance and positive free cash flows, and has expanded partnerships including a tungsten mine investment and lithium exploration operations.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 19 February

  1. Conservancies challenge Goantagab tin mine viability and environmental impact

    Conservancies representing the Sorris Sorris area have submitted an assessment to government arguing that the Goantagab tin mining project is financially unfeasible and environmentally damaging, disputing figures from Andrada Mining's agreement to buy ore from the mine. The project has faced a protracted legal battle over environmental clearance, with conservancies requesting the ministers of mines and environment withdraw the area from mining exploration.

    19 February 2026 · The Namibian

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