Diamond giant Namdeb gets closer to the people

LOCAL mining giant, Namdeb this week opened its Village of Learning at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) as part of the company’s celebration of its 10th anniversary and ahead of a stakeholders’ convention to be held in Windhoek tomorrow.

The exhibition by Namdeb is aimed at bringing its operations closer to the public so that they can understand the contribution and significance of the diamond mining company. It also aims at providing an opportunity, especially for school children, to learn more about the industry and develop an interest in a mining career.Over the last 10 years Namdeb has made achievements in the development of mining technology, and has become the country’s most important economic asset.In 1994, Namdeb’s production was at 1,2 million carats and yet this year the company is forecasting at producing 1,8 million carats.Namdeb managing director Inge Zaamwani called on stakeholders and the general public to appreciate the company’s role and position in the global diamond industry.Namibia’s diamond industry is the world’s sixth-largest.Officially opening the exhibition, Mines and Energy Minister Nickey Iyambo said it was important for citizens to understand the operations and functions of a vital national asset like Namdeb.It also aims at providing an opportunity, especially for school children, to learn more about the industry and develop an interest in a mining career.Over the last 10 years Namdeb has made achievements in the development of mining technology, and has become the country’s most important economic asset.In 1994, Namdeb’s production was at 1,2 million carats and yet this year the company is forecasting at producing 1,8 million carats.Namdeb managing director Inge Zaamwani called on stakeholders and the general public to appreciate the company’s role and position in the global diamond industry.Namibia’s diamond industry is the world’s sixth-largest.Officially opening the exhibition, Mines and Energy Minister Nickey Iyambo said it was important for citizens to understand the operations and functions of a vital national asset like Namdeb.