The Debmarine-Namdeb Foundation is an Incorporated Association Not for Gain, established in 2015 by Debmarine Namibia and Namdeb to be the corporate social investment vehicle for the companies. The vision of the Foundation is to be the benchmark community partner in socio-economic development. “Our mission is to create thriving communities through partnerships and collaborations with […]
Rössing Uranium continues to live by its Motto of “Working for Namibia” through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) activities, benefiting communities in Namibia. Annually, the Company has a set plan of community activities to which it contributes, in addition to the reactive support given to requesting projects. In 2022, Rössing Uranium has again expanded its […]
The evolution of the S in ESG
Introduction to Swakop Uranium Swakop Uranium is a Namibian registered mining company which is jointly owned by the Namibian Government through Epangelo and the People’s Republic of China, through China General Nuclear Power Corporation and the China-Africa Development Fund. The mighty Husab Mine was constructed in February 2013 and completed in 2016 at a cost […]
On Wednesday, 17 August 2022, Rössing Uranium launched its 45 year legacy book in Swakopmund. The 270 pages book documents the history and contributions of Rössing Uranium’s to Namibia’s socio-economic footprint over the past 45 years (1976 -2021) In his opening remarks: Rössing Uranium Board Chairperson, Steve Galloway mentioned how privileged he is to be […]
Bannerman Mining Resources has boosted Namibia’s strong uranium sector credentials with the lodgement of a Mining Licence Application for the proposed Etango-8 uranium mine with the Ministry of Mines and Energy. This is a significant step towards bringing Etango-8 into production and is a major milestone in the company’s long history in Namibia, dating back […]
ORANO MINING NAMIBIA is proud of its current contribution to the development of the Erongo Region through the Erongo Desalination Plant and of the contribution of the uranium mining sector to the production of decarbonated electricity. Orano Mining Namibia continues its focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP) by making […]
Rössing Uranium embarked on a three-year project, supporting the Willem Borchard Primary School (WBPS) in Okombahe in the Daures Constituency, Erongo region. The project is segmented into seven components, which are in support of the 10 Sustainable Development Goals. Annually, Rössing Uranium proactively identifies social performance activities against an approved budget. For the years 2021-2023, […]
Much is being written about the increasing “must” of ESG. Even more on the need for the Private Sector to do more – by investors, the Public Sector, through to consumers.
The recently released 2021 Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies Report shows that the country improved marginally on the Policy Perception Index (PPI) by 0.94 points, but cites Namibia as being one of three African jurisdictions to improve on this score. Globally, Namibia improved on her overall PPI ranking, gaining 18 places from 47th position […]
