Also known as: Mr. Fabian Shaanika
Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, geologist and investment banking professional with nearly 20 years of mining sector experience.
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Windhoek Observer
Fabian Shaanika most recently served as managing director of Kelp Blue
“Shaanika most recently served as managing director of Kelp Blue, where he led the scaling of Namibian operations to full commercial capacity.”
Shaanika takes over Chamber of Mines CEO positionWindhoek Observer
Fabian Shaanika holds Master of Business Administration from University of Stellenbosch Business School
“Shaanika holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Stellenbosch Business School.”
Shaanika takes over Chamber of Mines CEO positionThe Namibian
Fabian Shaanika was previously managing director of Kelp Blue
“Shaanika was previously managing director of Kelp Blue, the company farming giant kelp at Lüdertiz.”
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as new chief executiveThe Namibian
Fabian Shaanika previously held roles at Rand Merchant Bank Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia
“Shaanika previously held roles at Rand Merchant Bank Namibia, Standard Bank Namibia, Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia.”
Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as new chief executiveThe Namibian
Fabian Shaanika has been appointed to Kudu Chemicals' board
“Green Metals Refining (GMR) Ltd, a midstream refining company dedicated to the production of low-cost battery-grade manganese chemicals for the green energy transition, has appointed Fabian Shaanika to Kudu Chemicals' board.”
Shaanika to sit on Kudu Chemicals boardThe Namibian
Shaanika previously served as Kelp Blue's managing director
“Shaanika previously served as Kelp Blue's managing director, where he led the successful scaling up of Namibian operations to commercial production.”
Shaanika to sit on Kudu Chemicals boardThe Namibian
Fabian Shaanika told the court that the ministry's reasons were patently false
“Kelp Blue's outgoing managing director, Fabian Shaanika, told the court the ministry's reasons were patently false because the company had complied fully.”
A Govt Not Interested in JobsNamibia's uranium exports jumped 438% to N$3.36 billion in August following Husab Mine's resumption of full production, pushing minerals to 72% of domestic exports. However, overall mining output declined as a 12% drop in diamond production outweighed gains in uranium, zinc, and gold.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's uranium exports jumped 438% to N$3.36 billion in August following Husab Mine's resumption of full production, pushing minerals to 72% of domestic exports. However, overall mining output declined as a 12% drop in diamond production outweighed gains in uranium, zinc, and gold.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Mining Production Composite Index fell 4% month on month in August, driven by a 12% drop in diamond production, while uranium, zinc, and gold rose. Mineral prices were mixed in September, with inflation and rising interest rates tempering gains and fuelling operating costs for the sector.
21 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia reports that high inflation and interest rates affected mineral prices in September, with gold and tin prices lower than the previous month, while elevated financing and operating costs could delay mine expansions and new developments. Mining output for September decreased by 4% compared to the previous month, driven by a 12% decrease in diamond production.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia notes that rising fuel prices are increasing cost pressures for the mining sector, with diesel and petrol prices rising by N$4.63 and N$1.40 per litre respectively. Despite strong uranium and gold prices, higher transport costs are creating a more challenging operating environment.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia reports that rising fuel prices are increasing cost pressures for the mining sector, with diesel prices up N$4.63 per litre and transport inflation reaching 11.5% year-on-year as of May 2026. The sector remains cautiously optimistic due to strong uranium and gold prices, but faces a more challenging operating environment as higher fuel and transport costs weigh on competitiveness.
12 June 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
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 →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed geologist and investment banking professional Fabian Shaanika as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, succeeding retired CEO Veston Malango who led the organization for two decades. Shaanika brings nearly 20 years of mining sector experience across exploration, project development, financing, and production, including recent roles at Kelp Blue and senior positions at Rand Merchant Bank and Standard Bank Namibia.
9 May 2026 · Informanté →
Fabian Shaanika, former managing director of Kelp Blue, has been appointed chief executive officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, effective 1 May 2026. He brings experience from mining and resources roles at Namdeb, Vedanta's Skorpion Zinc Mine, Debmarine Namibia, and Rand Merchant Bank Namibia.
6 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika, formerly managing director of kelp farming company Kelp Blue, as its new chief executive effective 1 May. Shaanika, a registered geologist with MBA and experience at Rand Merchant Bank, Standard Bank, Namdeb, Skorpion Zinc Mine and Debmarine Namibia, replaces Veston Malango, who retires after 20 years leading the chamber.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Green Metals Refining has appointed seasoned mining and banking executive Fabian Shaanika to the board of its Namibian subsidiary Kudu Chemicals, which is developing a sulphuric acid plant at Walvis Bay for battery-grade manganese chemical production.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →