The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), Broadmind Mining (Pty) Ltd, and HyIron Green Technologies (Pty) Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on establishing a low-carbon industrial value chain in Namibia.
The agreement focuses on integrating mining, beneficiation, and green steel production using renewable-hydrogen direct reduced iron (DRI) technology.
Under the MoU, Broadmind Mining, a subsidiary of Broadmind Mining Holdings (Pty) Ltd, will conduct advanced exploration and pilot beneficiation trials to develop feedstock.
HyIron will test the compatibility of Broadmind’s ore in its proprietary green DRI process and provide technical parameters for potential scale-up.
The collaboration includes skills transfer, development of local supply chains, and employment creation across mining, metallurgy, and hydrogen-based processing.
NGH2P will provide in-country support, including stakeholder coordination, permitting guidance, infrastructure planning, and mobilisation of catalytic funding.
This includes assistance in accessing concessional and blended finance to accelerate implementation.
The partnership is expected to form part of NGH2P’s Sectoral Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Industry Decarbonization Programme, which Namibia joined in June 2025.
Namibia aims to unlock up to US$250 million in concessional climate finance to support green industrialisation across critical minerals, green hydrogen, and renewable energy value chains.
James Mnyupe, Head of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme, stated that the partnership supports local green jobs, economic diversification, and the production of materials for the clean-energy transition. Sidney Martin, Executive Chairman of Broadmind Mining, stated that the agreement demonstrates how Namibia’s mineral resources can be leveraged into long-term industrial value through collaboration and technology.
Johannes Michels, Chief Executive Officer of HyIron Green Technologies, stated that working with Namibian partners enables the testing and potential domestic sourcing of iron ore for hydrogen-powered processing, while developing the skills and infrastructure required for the sector.
The MoU also contributes to the objectives of the African Sustainable Industrialisation Institute (ASII), a centre of excellence to be headquartered in Namibia, which supports green industrial opportunities across the continent.
NGH2P stated that it welcomes partnerships that promote sustainable industrial development, local value addition, and inclusive economic transformation, aligning with Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan.
