Nababeep
Directions/Location
Nababeep just North of Springbok
Description
Nababeep's name combines two Name words naba, meaning 'hump of an animal' and bib, meaning 'small spring' Mining began in the 1850's and, from 1876, ore for export was taken to Port Nollothe by train. The mine closed during the copper slump of 1919, but reopened in 1937. It is home to the Okiep Copper Company and the region's largest copper-mining town.
Clara outside the mining museum
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