Japan commits N$564m to fast-track Namibia rare earth project
Japan has committed up to N$564.4 million (C$47.668 million) to advance the development of the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project in Namibia's Kunene Region, strengthening its efforts to secure long-term supplies of critical minerals used in electric vehicles and advanced...















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