Windhoek, July 8 – Tsumeb Smelter yesterday issued an apology statement through the media to the Minister of Justice and Labour relations, Wise Immanuel and his delegation. The Minister and his delegation were initially denied entry to the company’s premises, the Management has issued a statement describing the incident as a miscommunication.
Sinomine Resources Group Co., Ltd. acquired Tsumeb Smelter in August 2024. Following the acquisition, the company has continued to enforce the site-wide alcohol testing policy implemented since 2013. This policy serves critical purposes:
compliance with industry standards, addressing the requirements of a high-risk industrial environment, and ensuring the safety of all personnel and visitors on site. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the Honorable Minister of
Justice and Labour Relations and his delegation during their entry of the company compound this morning due to miscommunication between the relevant parties. Tsumeb Smelter highly values its cooperative relationship with the Namibian Government and the local community, and we remain committed to contributing to Namibia’s social and economic development.
