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Uranium miner holding 70% stake in planned N$2.1 billion desalination plant in Erongo region.
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The Namibian
Orano is optimistically hopeful about restarting operations at Trekkopje
“Less certain sources include Orano's Trekkopje, where they are optimistically hopeful about restarting operations, as well as longer-term projects such as Forsys' Norasa and Elevate Uranium's Koppies project.”
Namibia in Numbers – Monthly Namibian Uranium ExportsThe Namibian
Orano was seized control from by Niger's military government of country's main uranium mine
“Niger's military government has seized control of the country's main uranium mine from the longstanding French operator, Orano, and is now lining up Russia as its new partner in the sector.”
Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage themThe Namibian
Orano was nationalised in June
“The uranium-mining operation operated by French nuclear group Orano was nationalised in June, which cleared the way for Russia to put itself forward as a new partner.”
Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in NigerNamibia exported over six million pounds of uranium oxide concentrate in the first quarter of 2026, the best start to a year in the country's recorded history, driven by rising global uranium prices now above US$80/lb. With three operating mines in the Erongo region and new projects in development, uranium is filling the gap left by the collapsing diamond sector.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia exported over six million pounds of uranium oxide concentrate in the first quarter of 2026, the best start to a year in the country's recorded history, driven by rising global uranium prices now above US$80/lb. With three operating mines in the Erongo region and new projects in development, uranium is filling the gap left by the collapsing diamond sector.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Opposition MPs and analysts have criticized the government's agreement to give China General Nuclear Power Group a 70% controlling stake in a N$3-billion coastal desalination plant while the state retains only 30%, raising concerns about water sovereignty and affordability for poor Namibians. NamWater and Swakop Uranium defended the joint venture structure as necessary to finance critical infrastructure while maintaining public sector participation.
15 March 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
NamWater and Swakop Uranium will jointly develop a new desalination plant in Erongo, with the government holding a 30% stake and the uranium miner 70%, at a cost of N$2.1 billion based on a 2021 feasibility study. Construction is expected to begin in June 2026 and be completed by mid-2028, adding 20 million cubic metres of water annually to meet growing demand from the mining sector.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia, the world's third-largest uranium producer, is advancing nuclear power plans to reduce energy imports and meet growing demand. President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced plans for the country's first nuclear power plant with support from Rosatom and China, though the project faces challenges including high capital costs and limited technical expertise.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →
As the world's third-largest uranium producer, Namibia is advancing plans for its first nuclear power plant to reduce reliance on imported electricity and support its Vision 2030 development goals, backed by international partnerships with Russia and China. The project faces significant capital costs and requires imported technical expertise, but recent cabinet approval of Namibia's Nuclear Industry Strategy signals sustained government commitment.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town in February to attract investors and development partners to its mining sector. The country will host two investment-focused sessions highlighting its stable mining environment, mineral resources including uranium and diamonds, and projects seeking support for exploration, processing and value addition.
7 February 2026 · New Era →
The Trump administration is signalling a new approach to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—military-run states that have expelled France and turned to Russia for defence support. The US is prioritizing security cooperation and counter-terrorism over previous concerns about democracy and human rights, and aims to balance Russian influence in the region through intelligence and weapons support.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →