Namibia to restrict export of unprocessed essential minerals


WINDHOEK, June 8 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has decided to put restriction on the export of unprocessed lithium, rare earth elements and some other minerals as it seeks to maximise the value of its mining resources.

The Namibian government said Thursday in a statement that the cabinet had authorised a restriction on the export of unprocessed crushed lithium ore, cobalt manganese, graphite and rare earth minerals.

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