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Etango uranium project

2023-12-202026-07-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    While most of the mergers were approved without conditions, the Etango Uranium Project transaction attracted extensive public interest requirements because of its potential impact on employment and Namibia’s mining sector.

    NaCC imposes conditions on Etango uranium merger
  3. Windhoek Observer

    CHAMWE KAIRA Bannerman Energy has signed a definitive permanent water supply agreement with NamWater for its Etango uranium project, marking a key milestone as the company advances towards a final investment decision (FID).

    Bannerman secures permanent water supply for Etango project
  4. June 2026
  5. Windhoek Observer

    CHAMWE KAIRA The early construction programme at Bannerman Energy’s Etango Uranium Project is progressing on schedule and within budget, with major civil works nearing completion and permanent infrastructure continuing to advance.

    Bannerman reports 92% completion of Etango bulk earthworks
  6. Windhoek Observer

    Several major projects are moving towards full-scale operations, including the Etango Uranium Project, which has identified resources of 207 million pounds of uranium oxide and currently has more than 560 workers on site.

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Erongo SORA decries 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalities
  7. The Namibian

    The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a proposed investment by Chinese state-owned nuclear company CNNC Overseas Ltd in the Etango uranium project.

    Chinese company’s Etango uranium deal approved
  8. Windhoek Observer

    The Etango Uranium Project advanced further, with early works already underway as the project moved towards full-scale development.

    Mining sector sustains more than 166 000 jobs
  9. May 2026
  10. Namibia's major uranium, gold, copper projects advance in 2025

    1. Windhoek Observer

      Chamwe Kaira 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
    2. Windhoek Observer

      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
  11. February 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Speaking during a stakeholder meeting, Bannerman Etango project chief executive Gavin Chamberlain says the most realistic next step would be investment in a uranium conversion facility, but the economics present significant hurdles.

    Namibia should target uranium conversion plant
  13. The Namibian

    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
Mining & Energy

NaCC approves Etango uranium merger with employment conditions

The News

The Namibian Competition Commission has approved the merger between CNNC Overseas Ltd and Bannerman UK for the Etango Uranium Project, but imposed stringent conditions aimed at safeguarding employment, promoting localisation, strengthening skills development, and ensuring greater Namibian participation in the uranium industry.

20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 20 July

  1. NaCC approves Etango uranium merger with employment conditions

    The Namibian Competition Commission has approved the merger between CNNC Overseas Ltd and Bannerman UK for the Etango Uranium Project, but imposed stringent conditions aimed at safeguarding employment, promoting localisation, strengthening skills development, and ensuring greater Namibian participation in the uranium industry.

    20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Monday 13 July

  1. Bannerman secures permanent water deal for Etango uranium project

    Bannerman Energy has signed a definitive permanent water supply agreement with NamWater for its Etango uranium project, which is expected to produce an average of 3.5 million pounds of uranium oxide annually over a 15-year mine life. The agreement marks a key milestone as the company advances towards a final investment decision.

    13 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Bannerman's Etango uranium project reaches 92% bulk earthworks

    Bannerman Energy says its Etango Uranium Project is progressing on schedule and within budget, with the 24-month bulk earthworks contract approximately 92% complete and more than 560 contractor personnel on site. The company has recorded more than 1.1 million lost-time injury-free hours, with 10,800 cubic metres of concrete poured representing around 60% completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2A construction packages.

    30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 18 June

  1. Erongo Governor reports 33.7% pass rate, unemployment drop

    Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her State of the Region Address, reporting that the region's unemployment rate dropped from 32% to 30% over the past year while acknowledging challenges including a 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalities.

    18 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

Monday 1 June

  1. Mining sector sustains 166,000 jobs in 2025

    Namibia's mining sector sustained more than 166,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2025, with member companies employing 8,201 people in permanent positions and 97% of those roles filled by Namibians. The sector contributed N$7.96 billion in total wages and N$1.5 billion in PAYE tax, while spending N$23.97 billion on locally sourced goods and services.

    1 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer

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

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

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