Namibia Seeks to Tap Resource Potential After Lithium Ore Ban
- African nation wants to process metals and minerals: minister
- Alweendo says policy to create jobs but won’t deter investors
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Namibia is pushing ahead with plans to seek more value from the metals and other resources it produces, despite criticism the policy will deter foreign investors.
The southern African nation last week banned exports of unprocessed lithium and other critical minerals used in clean-energy technologies. Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo defended Namibia’s policy of adding value, saying a stronger industrial base would enhance the country’s appeal to investors while creating jobs.