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From Eastern Uganda · To the world

A mineral with more to give.

From one exceptional Ugandan deposit to local partners and industries worldwide—responsibly mined vermiculite with measurable purpose.

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Namekara↓
Close-up of Namekara vermiculite mineral flakes
100%natural mineral
30Ktonnes per year
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Lightweight✦Fire resistant✦Non-toxic✦Absorbent✦Versatile✦ Lightweight✦Fire resistant✦Non-toxic✦Absorbent✦Versatile✦
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Born from the earth

A rare deposit.
A remarkable
possibility.

At the foot of Uganda's Bukusu Complex lies one of the world's most significant vermiculite resources.

The Namekara mine sits near Mbale and Tororo, connected to East Africa's major road and rail networks—and onward to the port of Mombasa. From this unique geology, we produce a natural mineral that quietly improves life across dozens of industries.

Explore our mineral ↗
Gerbera flowers grown using Ugandan vermiculite Gerbera flowers grown in Ugandan vermiculite
01° 06′ N34° 11′ E

Bukusu Complex
Eastern Uganda

0km from Kampala
0km to rail connection
Mining licenceML 4651
Exploration licenceEL 1534
Annual distribution30,000 tonnes
Global logisticsVia Mombasa
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One mineral. Many futures.

Small flakes.
Massive impact.

Vermiculite's layered structure makes it one of nature's most capable materials—protecting, nourishing and strengthening the things we rely on.

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Horticulture

Holds water and nutrients where roots need them, helping plants grow stronger with less waste.

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Insulation

Lightweight, fire-resistant thermal performance for safer, more energy-efficient buildings.

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Soundproofing

A natural absorbent structure that helps architecture feel calmer, quieter and more comfortable.

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Industrial

Heat resistance and reinforcement for brake linings, coatings, refractories and specialist products.

And that's only the surface.

Discuss your application↗
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One source. The right route.

Closer to market.
Connected globally.

Namekara is the source. Our specialist partners process, exfoliate and supply vermiculite in their own countries. For markets without a local partner, Speciality Metals Trading connects customers directly to Namekara’s global supply chain.

Choose your market below
THE SOURCE · UGANDA
Namekara Mining Company

Responsible extraction, grading and consistent quality at the Namekara mine in Manafwa District.

UGUganda · Local processing

Ecolite Minerals
Uganda

Processor and distributor of exfoliated vermiculite, including V-Gro and specialist growing media for Uganda.

Website rebuilding · Contact details available ↗ KEKenya · East Africa

Ecolite Minerals
Kenya

Naivasha-based exfoliation and distribution for horticulture, construction, insulation and fire protection.

Visit local partner ↗ ZASouth Africa · Local supply

Eco
Vermiculite

Local expanded vermiculite and horticultural products supplied through Gauteng and Limpopo.

Visit local partner ↗ ∞All other markets

Speciality Metals
Trading

Exclusive global sales and distribution, coordinating orders and logistics from Mombasa to the world.

Contact global sales ↓

Each partner operates independently in its own market. Product availability, packaging and commercial terms may vary by country.

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Transformation by nature

Heat unlocks
the potential.

When heated, microscopic layers of water turn to steam. The mineral expands into lightweight, porous granules—creating the performance that makes vermiculite so valuable.

Raw flake01

Dense, naturally hydrated laminar mineral.

+ heat
Expanded02

Porous, light, resilient and ready to work.

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Engineered for your needs

Five grades.
Infinite utility.

Select a grade to see where it performs best.

Vermiculite grade texture
0.18mm
Grade 01 · High performance

Micron

Ultrafine vermiculite with excellent heat resistance and absorbency, trusted across specialist industries.

RefractoriesBrake liningsIndustrial coatingsAnimal feed
Request specification ↗
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Confidence in every shipment

Specified.
Tested.
Dependable.

Commercial minerals need more than a good story. Namekara grades its ore carefully, tests for consistent quality and supports buyers with technical and safety documentation.

PDFTechnical data sheets ↓PDFMaterial safety data ↓
01Five controlled grades

Micron through Large, classified for repeatable performance.

02Low grit focus

Processed to minimise non-exfoliating material across the range.

03Consistent lead times

Connected to East African road, rail and maritime logistics.

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Mining with care

Sustainable by nature

What we take
from the earth,
we honour.

Land preservation is not an afterthought. It shapes how we operate—from careful extraction to efficient processing and the enduring, resource-saving products our mineral makes possible.

100%Natural
mineral
0Toxic
additives
∞Potential
applications
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Local source. Global reach.

From Uganda,
with purpose.

Connected by road, rail and sea to customers around the world—with consistent quality and dependable lead times.

NAMEKARAUGANDA
MombasaEuropeAsiaGlobal markets
GLOBAL SALES & DISTRIBUTIONSMT

No local partner in your market?

We’ll get Namekara
to you.

Speciality Metals Trading holds exclusive sales and distribution rights for the Namekara vermiculite deposit. Its international network coordinates customer relationships and manages logistics from Mombasa to destinations worldwide.

Your global contact

Richard Knight

Global Sales · Speciality Metals Trading

+44 (0)7780 707821richard.knight@smt-limited.comFor general Namekara enquiries, call +44 1872 276 426

Let's build something resilient

Your next material
advantage starts
right here.

info@namekara.com↗

Mbale–Tororo Road
Manafwa District, Uganda

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