The Daure Daman Traditional Authority does not want a repeat of what happened when mines in its area of jurisdiction closed down.

The Traditional Authority says the mine closures led to wanton joblessness and poverty within the community.

Xingfeng Investment has admitted to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources that a monthly service fee of N$10,000 is being paid to the Daure Daman Traditional Authority for a consent letter.

The Daure Daman Traditional Authority struggled to answer questions by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources regarding illegal lithium mining at Uis.