Namibia to prioritise local mineral processing, President says
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reiterated the government’s position to see increased beneficiation of mineral resources occur in Namibia, to ensure job security and shared value.
Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during a fireside chat held with the senior fellow of the Council of Foreign Relations of the United States, Ambassador Jendayi Frazer, and said any partnership sought would be premised on equal benefit. Nandi-Ndaitwah is currently in the United States where she is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
“Namibia is endowed with critical minerals such as lithium, uranium and rare earths, amongst others, that are indispensable to the global energy transition. We are clear, our mineral wealth must be processed and beneficiated locally, generating jobs, technology transfer, and shared value,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
“We seek partnerships that align with our national priorities and respect our sovereign development choices anchored in mutual respect and shared benefit,” she added.
According to Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia was keen to build on its already established relationship with the United States.
“Namibia values its longstanding relationship with the United States, built on cooperation in public health, education, governance, and sustainable development. We see particular scope for deeper collaboration in energy, critical minerals, digital innovation, and capacity building.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during a fireside chat held with the senior fellow of the Council of Foreign Relations of the United States, Ambassador Jendayi Frazer, and said any partnership sought would be premised on equal benefit. Nandi-Ndaitwah is currently in the United States where she is participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
“Namibia is endowed with critical minerals such as lithium, uranium and rare earths, amongst others, that are indispensable to the global energy transition. We are clear, our mineral wealth must be processed and beneficiated locally, generating jobs, technology transfer, and shared value,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.
“We seek partnerships that align with our national priorities and respect our sovereign development choices anchored in mutual respect and shared benefit,” she added.
According to Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia was keen to build on its already established relationship with the United States.
“Namibia values its longstanding relationship with the United States, built on cooperation in public health, education, governance, and sustainable development. We see particular scope for deeper collaboration in energy, critical minerals, digital innovation, and capacity building.”
