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September 2026
Windhoek Observer
Andrada Miningincreased contained tin production13% year-on-year to 576 tonnes in first six months of FY2027
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“Andrada Mining's contained tin production increased 13% year-on-year to 576 tonnes in the first six months of its 2027 financial year, supported by higher feed grades and improved plant performance at its Uis Mine in Namibia.”
Andrada Miningsecured N$98 million in funding fromBank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia for planned operational upgrades
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“Andrada secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia for planned operational upgrades, including the installation of an ore-sorting circuit.”
Andrada Miningis targetingproduction at Lithium Ridge by 2028 or 2029
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“ANDRADA Mining is accelerating exploration and development at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia's Erongo Region, with the company targeting production by 2028 or 2029 as it positions the asset to benefit from an anticipated recovery in lithium demand.”
Andrada MiningsecuredN$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia for Uis mine expansion
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“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 Miningstated in business update that tin production at Uis reachedrecord 286 tonnes, up 20% from previous year
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“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 Miningsecured conditional approval for N$98 million in strategic funding fromBank Windhoek and Development Bank of Namibia
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“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 Mining's contained tin production increased 13% to 576 tonnes in the first half of its 2027 financial year, driven by higher feed grades and improved plant performance. The company is implementing a funded production growth programme with N$98 million in financing for planned upgrades, including an ore-sorting circuit expected to boost annual tin concentrate production by 50–70%.
Andrada Mining's contained tin production increased 13% to 576 tonnes in the first half of its 2027 financial year, driven by higher feed grades and improved plant performance. The company is implementing a funded production growth programme with N$98 million in financing for planned upgrades, including an ore-sorting circuit expected to boost annual tin concentrate production by 50–70%.
The Namibian Securities Exchange's total market value increased by N$99 billion in August, rising 3.24% to N$3.15 trillion, driven mainly by strong gains in mining and bank shares including Anglo American, B2Gold, and Paladin Energy.
London-listed Andrada Mining is accelerating exploration and development at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia's Erongo Region, targeting production by 2028 or 2029 to capitalise on an anticipated recovery in lithium demand. The company plans to advance drilling, define resources and reserves, and complete a Definitive Feasibility Study.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.