Lithium-Ion Battery Production
Proposition

Namibia strategically positions itself to move up the critical minerals value chain by developing a lithium-ion battery assembly plant. This transformative initiative supports the country’s broader industrialisation and mineral beneficiation strategy, prioritising domestic value addition over exporting raw resources.
The project aims to establish a modular battery assembly plant capable of producing scalable 48V lithium-ion battery packs for telecoms, solar, commercial, and off-grid applications. It also lays the foundation for long-term downstream growth in battery-grade lithium refining, REE processing, EV component manufacturing, and circular economy solutions such as battery recycling and reuse.
Namibia offers a compelling investment environment underpinned by its rich resource base, political stability, and commitment to sustainable economic development. While historically recognised for its uranium, diamonds, copper, and gold, Namibia is now emerging as a key source of critical minerals like lithium and REEs, vital for the global green energy transition.
With a strategic coastal location, modern logistics infrastructure—including the Port of Walvis Bay—and a pro-investment regulatory framework, Namibia is well-placed to attract upstream and downstream investments in clean technology and manufacturing. Trade agreements with the European Union (EU), the Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) enhance export potential to global markets.

Key investment advantages include:
  ● Government-backed incentives for local manufacturing and beneficiation.
  ● Logistics and export efficiency via Namibia’s deep-sea port and road networks.
  ● Alignment with global ESG standards and Namibia’s green industrialisation policies.
  ● Stable governance, legal certainty, and protection for foreign investors.
  ● Future access to high-grade, underexplored lithium and REE resources.
Namibia’s battery and critical minerals strategy represents a timely and high-impact investment opportunity. It offers investors the chance to secure strong returns while supporting sustainable industrialisation and helping shape Africa’s role in the global clean energy economy.