Govt to crack down on mining rehabilitation failures

Namibia seeks tougher penalties for mining violations
Namibia is proposing tougher environmental laws to ensure mining companies pay for land rehabilitation and to close enforcement gaps, particularly in the fast-growing sand and gravel mining sector.
Eliot Ipinge
  • 2 Hours Ago - 2026-02-04 00:05:00
The environment ministry is moving to strengthen environmental management in Namibia, with a sharper focus on holding mining companies accountable for rehabilitation and ensuring s
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