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Bannerman Energy

Also known as: Bannerman Energy (United Kingdom) · Bannerman Energy Ltd

Bannerman Energy — Australian uranium developer of the Etango project in Namibia's Erongo region, securing Chinese investment and offtake agreements.

2023-12-202026-06-09

What’s been said

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  1. June 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    Bannerman Energy Ltd announced appointment of Cirrus Securities as new NSX equity sponsor, effective 5 June 2026

    Source

    Bannerman Energy Ltd has announced a change in its Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) sponsorship arrangement, confirming the appointment of Cirrus Securities (Pty) Ltd as its new equity sponsor, effective 5 June 2026.

    Bannerman appoints Cirrus Securities as equity sponsor
  3. Windhoek Observer

    Bannerman Energy maintains dual listing structure across ASX and NSX

    Source

    The Australia-incorporated uranium developer, which maintains a dual listing structure across the ASX and NSX, said the move forms part of a planned rotation of its NSX sponsorship services in line with the exchange's listing requirements.

    Bannerman appoints Cirrus Securities as equity sponsor
  4. May 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    Bannerman Energy has signed agreement with CNNC Overseas Limited to advance the Etango uranium project

    Source

    Bannerman Energy and CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL) have signed an agreement to advance the Etango uranium project, securing both funding and long-term uranium offtake for the development.

    Bannerman-CNOL deal secures funding and offtake for Etango
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Bannerman Energy is preparing for full-scale development of the Etango Uranium Project

    Source

    The Etango Uranium Project is also progressing, with early works already underway as Bannerman Energy prepares for full-scale development.

    Major mining developments continued to advance in 2025
  7. March 2026
  8. The Namibian

    Bannerman Energy commended the work of Namibian contractors at its Etango project

    Source

    THE Australian-listed uranium development company Bannerman Energy has commended the work of Namibian contractors at its Etango project.

    Australian uranium firm ‘blown away’ by Etango gains
  9. February 2026
  10. The Namibian

    Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project is predicted to start production after final investment decision in mid-2026

    Source

    Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project in Namibia is predicted to start production after a final investment decision is made in mid-2026.

    Namibia should target uranium conversion plant
  11. The Namibian

    Bannerman Energy has entered into a strategic financing agreement with China National Nuclear Corporation for its Etango uranium project

    Source

    Bannerman Energy has entered into a strategic financing agreement with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) for its Etango uranium project.

    Bannerman Energy partners with China’s CNNC to power N$5-billion Etango uranium project
  12. January 2026
  13. The Namibian

    Bannerman Energy operates Etango-8 exploration project

    Source

    In addition, a range of exploration activities are set to contribute to Namibia's energy future: Etango-8 (Bannerman), Tumas (Deep Yellow), Norasa (Forsys) and Elevate Uranium's portfolio (Koppies and others).

    Namibia rides rising uranium tide
  14. December 2023
  15. The Namibian

    Bannerman Energy awarded two key early works' contracts worth approximately N$36 million

    Source

    BANNERMAN Energy has awarded two key early works' contracts for essential infrastructure at Etango.

    Bannerman Energy awards tenders worth N$36 million

Yesterday

  1. Bannerman Energy appoints Cirrus Securities as NSX equity sponsor

    Bannerman Energy Ltd has appointed Cirrus Securities (Pty) Ltd as its new equity sponsor for the Namibia Securities Exchange, effective 5 June 2026, replacing IJG Securities in a planned rotation required by NSX listing requirements.

    8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 4 June

  1. Namibian regulator approves Chinese nuclear firm's Etango uranium stake

    The Namibian Competition Commission has approved CNNC Overseas Ltd's acquisition of a minority interest in Bannerman Energy, which is developing the Etango uranium project in Erongo. The approval came subject to conditions requiring employment creation, skills development and transfer, and increased participation of Namibian firms in the uranium value chain.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 8 May

  1. Bannerman and CNOL partner on Etango uranium project funding

    Bannerman Energy and CNNC Overseas Limited have signed an agreement securing funding and long-term uranium offtake for the Etango uranium project. CNOL will receive a life-of-mine entitlement to 60% of yellowcake production and make an initial investment of US$294.5 million, while Bannerman retains 55% stake in a new joint venture company.

    8 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 7 May

  1. Namibia's major uranium, gold, copper projects advance in 2025

    The Chamber of Mines of Namibia reports that major mining projects including the Tumas Uranium Project, Twin Hills Gold Project, and Etango Uranium Project continued to progress in 2025, supporting the sector's role as a main economic driver, though rising policy uncertainty is starting to affect investor confidence.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Bannerman Energy praises Namibian contractors on Etango uranium project

    Australian uranium developer Bannerman Energy has praised the progress and commitment of local Namibian contractors at its Etango project in the Erongo region, with over N$690 million in contracts placed locally. The company has also restructured certain contracts into smaller packages to enable Namibian contractors to participate and help meet project timelines.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 February

  1. Namibia should pursue uranium conversion facility first

    Bannerman Energy's project chief Gavin Chamberlain has advised Namibia to target investment in a uranium conversion facility as the most realistic next step in value addition, though he warns that such a facility would require extremely high uranium volumes to be economically viable and would face contractual hurdles from international utilities that currently dictate delivery destinations under existing contracts.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 February

  1. China's CNNC partners with Bannerman on Etango uranium project

    Bannerman Energy has signed a strategic financing agreement with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) subsidiary CNNC Overseas Limited, which will invest up to N$5 billion in the Etango uranium project and receive a 43% stake and rights to 60% of production. The investment is targeted for completion by mid-2026.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Namibia positioned to boost uranium exports amid global demand surge

    Namibia is one of the world's top three uranium producers and stands to benefit from rising global demand for nuclear power as countries pursue clean-energy goals. The country's three active uranium projects—Rössing, Husab, and the recently restarted Langer Heinrich—plus exploration activities could significantly increase output and government revenues over the next decade, though the water-intensive industry faces challenges from drought and market volatility.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian

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