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Cabinet greenlights mining policy for protected areas

The Cabinet has approved a new national policy to regulate prospecting and mining in protected areas and other environmentally sensitive zones, balancing mineral development with environmental conservation. The decision, taken during the Cabinet’s 24th meeting held on 28 July, forms part of a series of resolutions minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus announced […] The post Cabinet greenlights mining policy for protected areas appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian31 Jul 2026, 05:14 pm
Cabinet greenlights mining policy for protected areas

The Cabinet has approved a new national policy to regulate prospecting and mining in protected areas and other environmentally sensitive zones, balancing mineral development with environmental conservation.

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The decision, taken during the Cabinet’s 24th meeting held on 28 July, forms part of a series of resolutions minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus announced on Thursday.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 31 Jul 2026, 05:14 pm. View original article
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