The Northern Areas is home to Namdeb's Elizabeth Bay Mine (situated approximately 25 km south of Lüderitz), as well as the company's marine and land contractor operations. Elizabeth Bay Mine is actively involved in the local and regional community, supporting activities and local businesses as a means of fulfilling Namdeb's social responsibilities to the local people and the Namibian economy. Namdeb's mining activities owe their origin to this area, where the first Namibian diamond was discovered in 1908.  The mining activities of the Northern Areas have played an important role in the economic development of Lüderitz.
	Elizabeth Bay Mine has NOSCAR status, which is one of the highest safety recognition awards in the industry. Elizabeth Bay has won several prestigious awards, including the Namibia Chamber of Mines Small Mines Competition Shield. The mine has also been awarded ISO 14001 certification for its exceptional environmental protection programme. The Elizabeth Bay Mine has embarked on a Resource Extension Project which is increasing its annual contribution of carats to Namdeb's total production as well as extending the life of the mine.