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EMERGING MINING ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA was Established: January 2021, as a legally registered non-profit entity. Founded by Ms. Thekla Mutero—visionary leader and advocate for inclusive mining development. Which the Association was recently Amended our Name and Services to EMERGING MINING, ENERGY & SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NAMIBIA to suit the current economy of mineral transformation on value chain • Headquarters: Walvis Bay, Namibia • Core Vision: “Our Minerals, Our Heritage, Our Wealth, Our Future”—a rallying call to reclaim ownership, dignity, and prosperity through responsible mining. Continental Influence & Expansion - EMAN is now recognized as a continental voice for emerging miners, participating in platforms like the AU, IATF, and regional STEM-energy dialogues. - The association has expanded into EMESAN (Emerging Mining, Energy and Science Association of Namibia), integrating mining with energy and scientific innovation. - EMAN champions value chain transformation, encouraging local beneficiation of minerals like lithium and copper to power Africa’s energy and tech sectors. Community Engagement - EMAN operates a WhatsApp platform with 940+ members, fostering real-time support, updates, and collaboration. - Regular workshops, field visits, and digital campaigns empower miners to become entrepreneurs and policy influencers. Our Philosophy & Ethos EMAN refuses to be a passive supplier of raw materials. As you’ve powerfully stated: “We refuse to produce ores for people who don’t understand how hard we worked to bring them to the surface.” This ethos drives EMAN’s commitment to education, ownership, and transformation—ensuring that Namibia’s miners are not just participants but leaders in the global mining narrative.
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To encourage Namibian to participate in the mining sector as entrepreneurs to own our Natural resources.
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To empower and represent Artisanal Small Scale Miners on the grassroots level with long term development standard in the mining sector.
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OUR MOTTO

Our Minerals. Our Heritage , Our Wealth , Our Future

OUR VALUES

Respect. Sustainability. Passion, Diversity. Quality. Responsibility. Integrity · innovation · collaboration · teamwork · passion.

OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Main Aims and Objectives Services

  • Guide miners in applying for mining rights licenses.
  •  Identify new markets and provide advice on mineral prices.
  • Offer consultancy services to small-scale miners.
  • Introducing new technology and science in mining.
  • Manage relationships with government and small-scale miners.
  • Advocate for mining policy and law development.
  • Promote technical expertise and profile small-scale miners.
  •  Establish effective structures and sustainable financial models.
  •  Facilitate a database for small-scale miners.
  •  Promote educational programs, training, and workshops.
  •  Enhance value chain and beneficiation of minerals to products and
    services.
  •  Promote STEM and science fields within the sector.
  • Encourage green minerals and energy initiatives.
  • Educate miners on safe mining practices and sustainability for the
    environment.
  •  Create networking opportunities for career advancement.
  • Support women and youth involvement in the sector.
  •  Identify small-scale miners’ needs and provide solutions to increase
    productivity.