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• Namibia is a country of ~2.5 million people with one of the highest per capita GDPs in Sub-Saharan Africa. Although an independent nation since 1990, it has close ties to South Africa and Europe
• Mining’s contribution to Namibia’s gross domestic product - 10.4% in 2009, 8.5% in 2010, 9.5% in 2011 and 11.5% in 2012 - makes it one of the largest economic sectors of the country
• Namibian government and ministries encourage private sector mining development and cooperation with international partners and foreign direct investment
• Minerals and metals including copper, lead and zinc; previous gems, diamonds and uranium
• Little rainfall and dry lands provide a year-round, mining-friendly climate
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