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Fabian Shaanika

Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia since May 2026, with background in geology and mining sector experience.

2025-12-072026-06-21
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  1. April 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Fabian Shaanika has been appointed to Kudu Chemicals' board

    Source

    “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 board

  3. The Namibian

    Shaanika previously served as Kelp Blue's managing director

    Source

    “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 board
  4. December 2025

  5. The Namibian

    Fabian Shaanika told the court that the ministry's reasons were patently false

    Source

    “Kelp Blue's outgoing managing director, Fabian Shaanika, told the court the ministry's reasons were patently false because the company had complied fully.”

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World & Region

U.S. delegation visits Namibia to advance trade partnerships

The News

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 →

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 →

Monday 15 June

  1. Rising fuel prices increase cost pressures in mining sector

    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 →

Friday 12 June

  1. Rising fuel prices strain operating costs in Namibian mining sector

    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 →

  2. 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 →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Fabian Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026

    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 →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Shaanika appointed Chamber of Mines CEO from May 2026

    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 →

  2. Chamber of Mines appoints Fabian Shaanika as chief executive

    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 →

Sunday 19 April

  1. Fabian Shaanika appointed to Kudu Chemicals board

    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 →

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