Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo underscored the importance of not identifying the oil and gas industry as the sole driver of economic transformation or job creation.

HyIron Namibia has been awarded the Namibian Hydrogen Project of the Year award during the official opening of the inaugural edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) underway in Windhoek.

The Minister of Mines and Energy says Namibia complies with environmental laws in the process of oil and gas exploration.

Tom Alweendo was responding to questions about environmental destruction during exploration at the Namibia International Energy Conference in Windhoek.

As Namibia positions itself to be a major oil and gas producer, Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo is encouraging investments to mutually benefit both Namibians and investors.

Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo announced the 12-member Diamond Board of Namibia on Monday.

The Board represents the diamond industry and is selected on recommendation by industry stakeholders. They will serve on the board for three years, with their primary focus on advising the minister.

Chinese company Xinfeng Investments succeeded in its urgent application to the High Court that Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo stop revoking its lithium mining licence.