Mining revenue surges to N$64 billion despite diamond contraction

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2026-08-05

WINDHOEK, 05 August 2026 - Chamber of Mines president George Botshiwe speaks at the official opening of the 13th Chamber of Mines Expo and Conference on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 05 AUG (NAMPA) - Total mineral sales in Namibia’s mining sector rose by 25% to over N$64 billion in 2025, up from N$51.3 billion in 2024, despite an overall industry contraction of 9.4% driven by a slump in the diamond market.
Speaking at the official opening of the 13th Chamber of Mines Expo and Conference on Wednesday, Chamber president George Botshiwe revealed that strong output in gold and uranium buffered the broader industry again...

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