Mining Chamber warns rare earth, lithium policies will stifle investment – News Stand

Mining Chamber warns rare earth, lithium policies will stifle investment – News Stand

Chamwe Kaira The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has warned that the government’s requirement to process rare earth elements and lithium locally could deter investment.  The chamber said the deposits are often small, and the policy creates uncertainty, limiting their development. It also raised concerns about the requirement for farmland transfer when acquiring a mine or mining license, saying the process is slow and creates unnecessary delays. On t…