Economic Geology

The main objectives of the Economic Geology Division are to investigate, report, and promote Namibia's Minerals resources and their mineral potential in order to attract local and foreign investments as well as to create sustainable development of Namibia's mineral resources. In addition, the Division is tasked with the management of the mineral exploration data emanating from the mining and exploration industry.


The Division consists of three subdivisions, namely Precious, Base and Rare metals subdivision, Industrial Minerals and Dimension Stones subdivision, and Precious and Semi-Precious Stones subdivision.