Regional value chains key to boosting gold and lithium: African mining experts

NAMPA
2026-02-12
By Chelva Wells
CAPE TOWN, 12 FEB (NAMPA) - African mining experts have called for the regionalisation of mineral value chains to address constraints to domestic processing, a strategy seen as having significant implications for the growth of Namibia’s gold and lithium sectors.

The recommendations were made during a panel discussion on regional mineral value chains at the African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday.

Chief Min...
Restricted content

Latest NAMPA photos

RUNDU, 04 July 2026- Rundu Water Plant in Rundu, Kavango West region.

(Photo: Contributed)

RUNDU, 04 July 2026- Rundu Water Plant in Rundu, Kavango West region. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
REHOBOTH, 03 July 2026 - The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has donated 500 blankets worth N.dollars 200 000 to the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

REHOBOTH, 03 July 2026 - The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has donated 500 blankets worth N.dollars 200 000 to the Hardap Region. (Photo by: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

NAMPA
EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA
EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

EENHANA, 03 July 2026 - Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa delivering her State of the Region Address. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA
ONIIPA, 02 July 2026 - The Frans Indongo Toyota Group has donated a pick-up to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa, following an appeal by the Office of the Vice President. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

ONIIPA, 02 July 2026 - The Frans Indongo Toyota Group has donated a pick-up to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa, following an appeal by the Office of the Vice President. (Photo by: Max Henrich) NAMPA

NAMPA
ONANDJABA, 02 July 2026 – Chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council, Erkki Kandjaba. (Photo: Contributed)

ONANDJABA, 02 July 2026 – Chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council, Erkki Kandjaba. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
ONANDJABA, 02 July 2026 – Chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council, Erkki Kandjaba. (Photo: Contributed)

ONANDJABA, 02 July 2026 – Chairperson of the Onandjaba Village Council, Erkki Kandjaba. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
MARIENTAL, 02 July 2026 - The NamPower Foundation has donated baby care essentials to vulnerable mothers in the Hardap Rural Constituency. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

MARIENTAL, 02 July 2026 - The NamPower Foundation has donated baby care essentials to vulnerable mothers in the Hardap Rural Constituency. (Photo: Joe-Chintha Garises) NAMPA

NAMPA