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Headspring Investments

Also known as: Headspring · Headspring Investments (Pty) Ltd · Headspring project

Russian state-owned subsidiary proposing uranium mining via in-situ leaching in Omaheke, facing environmental concerns over aquifer contamination.

Mining & Energy

RP accuses Headspring of influencing communities over uranium mining

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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 →

Sunday 12 April

  1. RP accuses Headspring of influencing communities over uranium mining

    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 →

Friday 10 April

  1. Headspring uranium project delivers education, skills to Leonardville

    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 →

  2. Republican Party opposes Stampriet uranium mining project

    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 →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Swapo deputy denies allegations of Russian election campaign support

    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 →

Sunday 8 March

  1. Parliament backs Russian uranium mining near Stampriet aquifer

    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 →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Parliamentary uranium project recommendation sparks heated controversy

    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 →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Parliamentary committee endorses Rosatom uranium project in Leonardville

    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 →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. Omaheke uranium project awaits IAEA assessment before government decision

    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 →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. Headspring ready to act on IAEA uranium mining review

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. Youth activist argues for uranium mine to break cycle

    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 →

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