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Scorpion Mine Restart Pushed | Namibia News
Scorpion Zinc’s shutdown last year sent shockwaves through Rosh Pinah, costing 500 jobs and leaving families in crisis—but the Namibian government is determined to bring it back. Minister Modestus Amutse declared closure “not an option,” pledging to revive operations responsibly alongside workers and stakeholders. While Scorpion faces hurdles, other sectors shine: uranium, copper, gold, and diamonds—especially in Oranjemund, which employs 700+—remain vital economic anchors. At a union-led roundtable marking their 40th anniversary, leaders from across mining, policy, and labor gathered to…
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