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Namibia Shifts to Local Mineral Processing with China's Help

4/22/2026

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Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, a Namibian minister, says Namibia will shift from exporting raw minerals to domestic processing, including uranium.
During a visit to Shenzhen, she discussed investment opportunities and the need for local beneficiation.
China pledged to help Namibia transform its natural resources into higher-value products.
The partnership aligns with Vision 2030 and aims to boost processing in green energy and mining.
Ashipala-Musavyi urged rebalancing trade by promoting local manufacturing.

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Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, a Namibian minister, says Namibia will shift from exporting raw minerals to domestic processing, including uranium.
During a visit to Shenzhen, she discussed investment opportunities and the need for local beneficiation.
China pledged to help Namibia transform its natural resources into higher-value products.
The partnership aligns with Vision 2030 and aims to boost processing in green energy and mining.
Ashipala-Musavyi urged rebalancing trade by promoting local manufacturing.