Rössing Uranium Launches 45 Years

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 Submits Etango-8 Mining Licence Application

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 […]

The Namibian Uranium Institute (NUI) Offers New Course on Occupational Vision Screening

NUI has partnered with Education for Health Africa to bring World best practices to the African continent, currently one of the World’s fastest growing markets for healthcare and workplace well-being. The Occupational Vision Screening Course is an international standard certificate of competence short course designed specifically for people in Africa, who are responsible for performing […]

The Rise of Uranium and Its Potential for the Namibian Economy

Uranium prices had remained low for more than a decade, following Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident in 2011, which sparked a sharp decline in the demand for nuclear energy. However, over the past few months we have witnessed a rapid turn of fortunes in the price of uranium over a short period of time. Uranium is currently trading at $50/lb, which is a 170% increase in less than 36 months. So, what is driving this price increase, and what does it mean for our country?

Etango-8 Steering Committee Drives Bannerman Towards Production

With the guidance of a world-class Technical Steering Committee, Bannerman Mining Resources (Namibia) is nearing completion of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on its Etango-8 Uranium Project, near Swakopmund. Although Bannerman has been busy at Etango since 2006, the “Etango-8” project is a smaller development pathway for the mine that will enable uranium production sooner […]

NUA at 2022 Erongo Career Fair

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Namibian Uranium Association and various other stakeholders, held it’s annual career fair from the 10th – 13th May at the Swakopmund Multipurpose Centre. The Namibian Uranium Association, Rössing Uranium, Swakop Uranium, Orano Mining Namibia, Langer Heinrich Uranium and Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration were […]

Namibia Uranium Combat Climate Change

Namibia’s Uranium Can Help Combat Climate Change

The 26th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC – COP26) is planned to take place in Glasgow from 1-12 November 2021. There are a number of important decisions due to take place before and during COP26. Prior to the meeting, countries are required to update their statements that […]