For 25 years, the Erongo Development Foundation (EDF) has received support from various key stakeholders in the uranium industry and local Government, in a joint effort towards poverty alleviation.
Border closures and restrictions have disrupted supply chains and the sourcing of specialised services for most mining operations. Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb demonstrates how this can create unique opportunities for local suppliers and personnel, through innovation and empowerment.
Flexible working arrangements have become common for most businesses and mining companies, where this is possible. Namdeb and its employees have embraced this change as part of a new working culture, despite the challenges working from home may present.
Thanks to pro-active management, B2Gold has been able to ensure continued production at full operational levels, whilst still complying with all preventative measures to protect its staff and their families.
On behalf of Namibia’s mining sector, the Chamber of Mines wishes to congratulate Mr Angula Kalili as the new 2nd Vice President of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, who was elected at the AGM on 16 September 2020.
Deep Yellow Limited’s wholly owned Namibian subsidiary, Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration, has made significant resource discoveries on its Tumas (uranium) project, prompting further development considerations.
Rössing remains a major contributor to economic development in the Erongo region and to broader Namibia, and has maintained its support to livelihoods through targeted programmes in 2020
In a joint effort to improve the safety of national roads, Swakop Uranium and Rössing donated N$200,000 for the installation of Stimsonite road studs on the B2 road between Arandis and Swakopmund
The Namibian Uranium Association and Namport join forces in practicing emergency response procedures safely and effectively.
CNNC Rössing Uranium received the Chamber of Mines of Namibia inter-mines safety award for the second consecutive year, a sure testimony of its commitment to putting safety first
