Days numbered for lithium exports
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Controversial Chinese mining company Xinfeng Investments can still export 4 000 tonnes of lithium ore through its partnership with Long Fire Investments until 15 December.
Cargo ship Da Liang arrived at the Walvis Bay harbour on 15 November and, according to Namport's work plan, loaded 26 000 tonnes of lithium ore. The freighter left port again on 22 November.
According to mines ministry acting executive director Bryan Eiseb, the ministry is not aware of another ship set to load the remaining ore.
Xinfeng itself is not allowed to export any ore, especially since Cabinet placed a ban on the export of unprocessed critical minerals earlier this year.
However, an export permit of 30 000 tonnes - which came into effect before this ban – was awarded to Long Fire Investments. The permit expires on 15 December.
Cargo ship Da Liang arrived at the Walvis Bay harbour on 15 November and, according to Namport's work plan, loaded 26 000 tonnes of lithium ore. The freighter left port again on 22 November.
According to mines ministry acting executive director Bryan Eiseb, the ministry is not aware of another ship set to load the remaining ore.
Xinfeng itself is not allowed to export any ore, especially since Cabinet placed a ban on the export of unprocessed critical minerals earlier this year.
However, an export permit of 30 000 tonnes - which came into effect before this ban – was awarded to Long Fire Investments. The permit expires on 15 December.
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