By: Energy capital & power

The Namibia Green Hydrogen Program (NGH2P) – an initiative targeting the production of between 10 and 12 million tons of green hydrogen signed an agreement with rare earth mining firm Broadmind Mining and green iron manufacturer Hylron to co-develop a green industrial value chain.

The partnership aims to integrate mining, beneficiation and green steel production, advancing Namibia’s local mineral beneficiation strategy. Broadmind Mining will supply rare earths and iron ore, while Hylron will contribute green iron manufacturing technology. NGH2P will provide in-country support, including capital raising and stakeholder coordination, under the terms of the agreement.

According to James Mnyupe, Head of NGH2P, the agreement showcases how multi-sector cooperation can accelerate Namibia’s agenda to “create local green jobs, boost economic diversification and enable the production of future-proof materials for the global clean energy transition.”

The deal represents NGH2P’s first partnership under its Sectoral Investment Plan, through which the agency seeks to unlock $250 million in climate finance. The initiative is also aligned with the vision of the proposed African Sustainable Industrialization Institute – a continental body to be headquartered in Namibia – which seeks to spearhead Africa’s green industrial development and local mineral beneficiation.

“This collaboration with Broadmind allows us to explore sourcing high-potential iron ore domestically and process it using our already-established green hydrogen-powered technology. By working with Namibian players on the ground, we are not only reducing emissions, we are helping to build the skills, supply chains and infrastructure that a sustainable future demands,” stated Johannes Michels, CEO, Hylron.