Also known as: Headspring Investments (Pty) Ltd
Headspring Investments — Russian subsidiary of Rosatom exploring uranium mining in Namibia's Omaheke Region via in-situ leaching.
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Informanté
Headspring Investments is advancing the Wings uranium project in the Omaheke Region
“In the Omaheke Region, Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Uranium One, part of the Rosatom Group, is advancing the Wings uranium project, which is currently focused on exploration and prospecting, with in-situ recovery being considered as the production method.”
UNAM team receives special prize at Global HackAtom finalInformanté
Headspring Investments is undertaking uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region
“One practical area of this cooperation is uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region, undertaken by Headspring Investments – the Namibian operating company of Uranium One Group (part of Rosatom Group).”
Kazakhstan’s nuclear plans offer lessons for Namibia, Rosatom Africa saysThe Namibian
Headspring Investments is a Rosatom subsidiary
“Speaking at Headspring Investments (a Rosatom subsidiary) in Windhoek yesterday, Kadhikwa said he is just a Namibian pupil who loves science.”
From Namibia to the North PoleInformanté
Headspring Investments is involved in exploration and development of Wings uranium deposit in Omaheke Region
“Rosatom is also involved in the exploration and development of the Wings uranium deposit in the Omaheke Region through its subsidiary, Headspring Investments.”
Namibian learner joins international expedition to the North Pole aboard nuclear icebreakerInformanté
Headspring Investments is conducting uranium exploration activities in Omaheke Region
“Namibia is among the countries involved in uranium exploration, with Headspring Investments, the local operating arm of Uranium One Group, conducting exploration activities in the Omaheke Region.”
Namibia’s energy sector enters new phase of investment and ownershipInformanté
Headspring Investments is developing Wings uranium project in Omaheke Region
“The collaboration includes discussions on a framework agreement covering the peaceful use of nuclear energy, as well as the Wings uranium project in the Omaheke Region, which is being developed by Headspring Investments, part of the Rosatom Group.”
Namibian learner wins place on Rosatom North Pole expeditionInformanté
Headspring Investments awaits an independent report from the International Atomic Energy Agency
“the director said that it currently awaits an independent report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which conducted an independent expert study following a technical review of the proposed Stampriet uranium in situ leaching (ISL) test mining project in the Omaheke Region.”
Russian Uranium Miner stuck in limbo pending IAEA findingsWindhoek Observer
Headspring Investments is waiting for government permits to begin pilot tests in Namibia
“Headspring Investments, a Namibian subsidiary of Rosatom, is waiting for government permits to begin pilot tests in Namibia.”
Namibians visit uranium mine in RussiaWindhoek Observer
Headspring Investments is a subsidiary of Uranium One
“The remarks were made on Monday during a meeting between local farmers, mine management and representatives of Headspring Investments (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Uranium One.”
Russian farmers dismiss concerns over in-situ mining methodWindhoek Observer
Headspring Investments is exploring for uranium in Namibia's Omaheke region using the same method
“Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom is exploring for uranium in Namibia's Omaheke region using the same method.”
Russian farmers dismiss concerns over in-situ mining methodThe NamHack Innovators from the University of Namibia received a special prize at the Global HackAtom international student championship in Russia, earning an invitation to the Obninsk Tech Summer School in 2027. The team represented Namibia in the final held in Ekaterinburg from 14–15 September as part of the International Festival of Youth 2026.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
The NamHack Innovators from the University of Namibia received a special prize at the Global HackAtom international student championship in Russia, earning an invitation to the Obninsk Tech Summer School in 2027. The team represented Namibia in the final held in Ekaterinburg from 14–15 September as part of the International Festival of Youth 2026.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Rosatom and Kazakhstan have signed a contract to build a 2,400-megawatt nuclear power plant with two reactor units. Rosatom Africa says the project is relevant to Namibia, which produces around 12% of global uranium but imports up to 22% of its electricity, and notes that Namibia and Russia are already discussing nuclear cooperation including uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and educational programmes.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian pupil Tironnen Kadhikwa (14) returned from a 10-day expedition to the North Pole in early August, travelling on the nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of Victory as a winner of a science competition organised by Russian state atomic energy company Rosatom. During the voyage from Murmansk to the North Pole, Kadhikwa attended lectures on nuclear reactors and said the experience deepened his interest in science and nuclear energy.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa from Namibia has been chosen from nearly 5,000 candidates across 22 countries to join Rosatom's 2026 Icebreaker of Knowledge programme aboard a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, embarking on a 10-day voyage to the North Pole and Franz Josef Land.
8 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Kadhikwa Tironenn Amutenya won an international science competition and earned a place on Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 expedition, which will take her aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker to the North Pole in August. Nearly 5,000 learners aged 14–16 from 23 countries competed for the opportunity.
16 July 2026 · Informanté →
Russian state-owned Rosatom, through subsidiary Headspring Investments, claims groundwater in the Stampriet Basin already contains uranium at levels approximately 300 times higher than WHO drinking water guidelines. The company awaits an independent IAEA report on its proposed in situ leaching uranium mining project in Omaheke Region, which the Namibian government has received and Cabinet is reviewing.
2 June 2026 · Informanté →
A delegation of Namibian farmers, a journalist, and employees from Headspring Investments visited the Dalur in-situ uranium mine in Russia to learn about its operations and extraction methods. The mine uses in-situ leaching, which dissolves uranium underground and pumps it to the surface, avoiding open-pit mining, tunnelling, and tailings ponds.
26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers operating near Dalur in-situ leaching uranium mine in Russia's Kurgan region say agricultural activities have continued without disruption since the mine was established, with no decline in product quality. The remarks were made during a meeting with mine management and Headspring Investments, a Russian subsidiary of Rosatom that is exploring for uranium in Namibia's Omaheke region using the same method.
19 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Republican Party president Henk Mudge accused Headspring Investments, a Russian state subsidiary, of using material incentives to sway communities and officials to accept uranium mining in Omaheke via in-situ leaching, which he warned poses serious contamination risks to the Stampriet aquifer and shared transboundary water systems. Headspring disputed the allegations, stating the project relies on advanced technologies used worldwide and operates under strict regulatory oversight.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece from a Leonardville community member argues that Headspring Investments' uranium exploration project has brought tangible benefits to the Omaheke village through school feeding programmes, vocational training, bursaries, and community engagement. The author contends that the company's sustained investment in education and youth empowerment demonstrates genuine commitment to the community's long-term welfare.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
The Republican Party's leader Henk Mudge has called for citizens to reject uranium mining in the Stampriet artesian basin, warning that in situ leaching operations could permanently contaminate one of southern Africa's most important underground water sources and pose risks to agriculture across Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has rejected allegations reported by Forbidden Stories that the ruling party requested Russian support for its 2024 election campaign. The non-profit news organization reported leaked documents from Russian operatives allegedly showing requests for funding and involvement in disinformation operations, including a fabricated letter claiming UK financing of the opposition IPC.
19 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has endorsed the continuation of uranium mining by Headspring Investments, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned Rosatom, in the Leonardville area despite environmental concerns about contamination of the Stampriet aquifer. The committee chair argues that uranium is a natural resource already present in the area and that In-Situ Recovery technology, refined over 50 years, should be allowed to proceed to acquire scientific knowledge and enable Namibia to develop its nuclear industry.
8 March 2026 · Informanté →
A parliamentary standing committee recommended allowing Rosatom to proceed with uranium exploration and mining in the Stampriet Artesian Basin, arguing the project could help gather scientific data on natural contamination. The recommendation has drawn criticism from former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein and farming groups, who warn the project could permanently damage the aquifer—Namibia's key drinking water source for the arid south—and lack scientific grounding, while supporters cite potential economic benefits and Rosatom's expertise.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has backed uranium exploration by Russian state-owned Rosatom in the Omaheke region, citing potential for billions in investment and thousands of jobs, though the project faces resistance from environmentalists and farmers concerned about groundwater contamination.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
The government is seeking an independent technical assessment from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) before deciding on Headspring Investments' application to conduct four-year test mining using in-situ leaching in the Omaheke region. Environmental Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti said the decision will prioritise science-based evaluation of impacts on the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System and community rights, with the IAEA's technical report expected to undergo inter-ministerial review before March.
4 March 2026 · New Era →
Headspring Investments says it will implement recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency following the agency's technical review of its proposed in-situ recovery uranium mining project in the Omaheke Region earlier this month. The company emphasises that the extraction method is water-efficient and widely used globally, and pledges to install observation wells for real-time monitoring of groundwater safety.
24 February 2026 · Informanté →
Anton Geinub, a 33-year-old from Leonardville in Omaheke, argues that a proposed uranium mine by Headspring Investments offers hope for young people trapped in low-wage farm work, while acknowledging concerns from SAUMA about water contamination in the Stampriet Aquifer. He calls for completing the required hydrological study to determine if in-situ leaching is safe, saying potential jobs and infrastructure development are worth pursuing if science proves the method poses no irreversible damage.
13 February 2026 · New Era →