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Chamber of Mines

Chamber of Mines — industry organization representing Namibian mining companies and advocating on sector employment, exports, and economic contribution.

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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Chamber of Mines reported Namibia's mining sector delivered mixed performance in 2025

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    “"In 2025, Namibia's mining sector delivered a mixed performance, reflecting divergent global commodity trends. Strong outcomes in uranium and gold supported export earnings, fiscal revenues and investment confidence, while the diamond sector remained under sustained pressure due to weak global demand," the chamber's mining report for November and December says.”

    Uranium and gold carry mining sector in 2025
Mining & Energy

Strong global mineral prices support Namibia's mining exports

The News

International commodity prices for gold, uranium, copper, tin and zinc are helping cushion Namibia's mining sector against weaker production and rising operating costs. Gold, diamonds and uranium generated approximately N$3.9 billion in export earnings in July, accounting for about 62% of Namibia's domestic exports, though diamonds faced pressure from weak demand and lab-grown competition.

7 October 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Strong global mineral prices support Namibia's mining exports

    International commodity prices for gold, uranium, copper, tin and zinc are helping cushion Namibia's mining sector against weaker production and rising operating costs. Gold, diamonds and uranium generated approximately N$3.9 billion in export earnings in July, accounting for about 62% of Namibia's domestic exports, though diamonds faced pressure from weak demand and lab-grown competition.

    7 October 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Twin Hills gold mine construction strains housing market

    Mining expansion around Karibib, driven by Osino Resources' Twin Hills gold mine development, is creating job opportunities but intensifying pressure on land and housing availability in Karibib, Omaruru and Usakos. The mine currently employs 1,500 people on site with first production expected around this time next year, and is projected to employ at least 1,000 directly once operational.

    3 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. US delegation explores deeper energy and minerals partnership with Namibia

    A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.

    18 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Mining sector generates over N$64 billion in 2025 sales

    Namibia's mining sector generated more than N$64 billion in mineral sales in 2025, a 25% increase from N$51.3 billion in 2024, with uranium and gold offsetting a 9.4% contraction in overall mining activity and a slump in diamond markets. The Chamber of Mines says the sector's diversification away from traditional diamond dependence reflects its resilience and ongoing contribution to taxes, exports, and employment.

    8 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Mining sector contributed N$24 billion to local procurement

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that the mining sector contributed a combined N$24 billion to local procurement during the year under review, and set an end-of-August deadline for government ministries to implement reforms aimed at improving Namibia's business environment.

    6 August 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. President opens mining expo, emphasizes sector's growth role

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the 13th Chamber of Mines Mining Expo and Conference, themed "From Dialogue to Delivery: Assessing Progress in Creating Mining-Led Economic Growth and Employment Since NamPPF." The President stated that the mining sector remains one of Namibia's leading economic sectors towards Vision 2030.

    5 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. U.S. delegation visits Namibia to advance trade partnerships

    A senior U.S. delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Nick Checker concluded a four-day visit to Namibia from 11–14 June 2026 to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, mining and logistics. Discussions with Namibian government officials and business leaders focused on deepening commercial ties and attracting investment in sectors including critical minerals and logistics.

    16 June 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 12 June

  1. High fuel prices strain Namibian mining sector costs

    High fuel prices since March have increased production costs for Namibian mining, with transport inflation up 11.5% year-on-year, putting particular pressure on diamond mining and smaller operations, though some mines like Husab have switched to alternative energy solutions.

    12 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Mining sector must integrate with agriculture, energy, water

    Chamber of Mines chief executive Fabian Shaanika says Namibia's mining industry cannot operate in isolation and must be integrated with agriculture, energy and water planning, citing a "mining-energy-agriculture nexus" and the need to balance competing demands for land, water, energy and infrastructure.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Mining output falls 9.4% but sales reach N$64.2 billion

    Namibia's mining sector contracted 9.4% in 2025 due to lower diamond output, reduced metal production, and weaker global demand, yet generated N$64.18 billion in sales revenue. The sector contributed about 14% to GDP, with uranium and gold growth offsetting declines in diamonds and base metals, while government mining revenue increased 39% to N$7.8 billion.

    5 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 20 March

  1. Erongo region contributes billions to Namibia's economy

    The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Namra warns all mineral, petroleum licence transfers taxable

    Namibia's Revenue Agency has warned that mineral and petroleum licence transfers are subject to Namibian tax even when conducted abroad, with only 5% of companies currently complying. A tax amnesty expires in October, but industry representatives have raised concerns that the current tax regime discourages investment.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Mining sector employs 26.7% of Namibian workforce, chamber claims

    The Chamber of Mines disputed claims by an International Labour Organisation representative that the sector does not create significant jobs, saying its members created 20,843 direct jobs and an estimated 145,901 indirect jobs in 2024. The chamber also responded to other criticisms regarding local beneficiation, foreign ownership, and environmental impact.

    25 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Parliament finds Namibian miners using subcontractors to cut wages

    A parliamentary committee investigating 11 mines across five regions found that mining corporations are retrenching permanent employees and rehiring them through subcontractors at lower wages with reduced benefits and job insecurity. The committee also flagged concerns about voluntary separation packages being used to bypass labour law compliance and rising occupational health and safety incidents in the sector.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 February

  1. Parliament calls for stronger natural resources policies and funding

    Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has recommended stronger policies, funding, and inter-ministerial collaboration to unlock the country's resource potential and align sector strategies with national development priorities including Vision 2030. The mining sector contributed 13.3% to GDP in 2024, while the government received N$7.32 billion in mining revenue, but challenges persist in land reform, energy, and conservation funding.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 February

  1. Uranium and gold drive Namibia's mining sector in 2025

    Namibia's mining sector delivered mixed results in 2025, with uranium and gold providing strong export earnings and fiscal revenue, while diamonds faced continued global demand weakness. The Chamber of Mines projects uranium will remain the sector's largest growth driver in 2026.

    3 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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