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Andrada Mining

London-listed mining company operating tin production at Uis and developing lithium and tungsten projects in Namibia's Erongo Region.

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What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. February 2026
  5. 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
  6. December 2024
  7. 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
  8. January 2024
  9. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining is exploring for copper in the former Brandberg West tin and tungsten mine

    Source

    “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.”

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  10. November 2023
  11. The Namibian

    Andrada Mining is making progress in processing lithium

    Source

    “Mnyupe said Andrada Mining is making progress in processing lithium.”

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Mining & Energy

Andrada's Uis tin production rises 13% year-on-year

The News

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%.

30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Andrada's Uis tin production rises 13% year-on-year

    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%.

    30 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. NSX market value rises N$99bn in August on mining gains

    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.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Andrada targets 2028–2029 production at Lithium Ridge project

    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.

    6 September 2026 · Informanté →

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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