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Namibia’s Marine Phosphate Mine Under Fire | Namibia News
Namibia’s agriculture minister is launching a full-scale legal challenge against the environmental clearance for a groundbreaking marine phosphate mining project, sparking national debate over ecological risks and regulatory oversight. Led by Omani businessman Mohammed Al Barwani and local entrepreneur Knowledge Katti, the Sandpiper project aims to dredge seabed phosphate — a first-of-its-kind global venture. Despite initial approval in August, the move drew criticism from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who called it an “experiment,” and triggered backlash from the fishing industry, which…
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