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January 2024
The Namibian
Andrada Miningis exploringfor copper in the former Brandberg West tin and tungsten mine
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“Ten kilometres north of the DGHV, Australian-owned Andrada Mining's exploration team is hunting for copper in the former state-owned Brandberg West tin and tungsten mine, which closed down in 1991.”
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%.
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.