Mines ministry records high number of exploration license applications

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2024-08-07

WINDHOEK, 01 August 2024 - Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 AUG (NAMPA) - Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has revealed that the number of applications for exploration licenses has heightened, with over 600 new applications recorded by December 2023 and 400 new applications received since January this year.

Alweendo said this while speaking during the opening of the 2024 Mining Expo and Conference on Wednesday.

“Given this high volume of applications, it is no surprise that it is...

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