For more than twenty years, Namdeb has been a steadfast supporter of the Brown Hyena Research Project (BHRP), which focuses on studying the Brown Hyena, a flagship species of the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park, classified as “Near Threatened” and deemed highly vulnerable in Namibia.

On the 25 March 2024, Namdeb donated a previously-used vehicle (4×4 double cab bakkie) to the Brown Hyena Research Project (BHRP). The donation which is aligned to Namdeb’s purpose of Mining for Good, will contribute significantly to the enhancement of continuous monitoring bs research endeavors in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park of the Brown Heyena. The vehicle was received by Ms Marie Lemerle, a PhD student who is working with the BHRP. The donated vehicle replaces an older vehicle that was donated by Namdeb to the project in 2015.

The donation which is aligned to Namdeb’s purpose of Mining for Good, will contribute significantly to the enhancement of continuous monitoring endeavors in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park.

Previous research in this regard has primarily concentrated on the northern regions beyond the active mining license area. There is now however a shift to equally focus on the south of the mining license area, specifically within the Southern Coastal Mines, Namdeb’s largest mining license area.

Undertaking research in such remote and challenging environments, where access is limited, significantly contributes to the Namibian biodiversity database, and contributes to the broader scientific community. This endeavor underscores Namdeb’s commitment to responsible mining practices and conservation efforts, exemplifying Mining for Good.

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