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Paladin Energy

Paladin Energy — uranium producer operating the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia's Erongo region, targeting full production by 2027.

2026-01-272026-05-20

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  1. May 2026
  2. Chamwe Kaira Paladin Energy says rising global demand for nuclear energy and a growing uranium supply shortage are creating opportunities for the company to strengthen value from its uranium assets, including the Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo region.

    Windhoek Observer

    Langer Heinrich positioned to capitalise uranium deficit
  3. April 2026
  4. March 2026
  5. February 2026
  6. January 2026
  7. The country has three active uranium projects: Rössing (China National Uranium Corporation), Husab (China General Nuclear Power Group), and the recently restarted Langer Heinrich (Paladin Energy), which is expected to reach full capacity in mid-2026.

    The Namibian

    Namibia rides rising uranium tide

Monday 18 May

  1. NSX records N$52.4m in weekly trading activity

    The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded trading activity worth N$52.4 million during the week of 11 to 15 May 2026, with 868,151 shares traded across 69 deals. The financial sector led with N$36.7 million in turnover, while major stocks showed mixed performance, with Paladin Energy declining 14.3% to N$127.18.

    18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 9 May

  1. Langer Heinrich uranium sales reach N$3.5 billion in nine months

    Paladin Energy sold 1.4 million kilograms of uranium oxide during the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year, generating about N$3.5 billion in revenue at an average realised price of N$1 174.73 per pound. The company has now shifted into high-volume production following commissioning of a full mining fleet and extraction of 17 million metric tonnes of material.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 7 May

  1. Paladin Energy sees uranium opportunities amid rising global demand

    Paladin Energy says rising global nuclear energy demand and a uranium supply shortage are creating opportunities for the company to strengthen value from its uranium assets, including the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia's Erongo region. The company is focused on increasing production while maintaining financial flexibility and benefiting from long-term uranium supply contracts.

    7 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Saturday 18 April

  1. Paladin raises uranium output forecast from Langer Heinrich Mine

    Paladin Energy has increased its expected uranium production from Namibia's Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.8 million pounds of yellowcake in the 2026 financial year, up from an original forecast of 4.4 million pounds, citing improved feed grade and high processing plant recovery rates.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Paragon and Knowledge Katti bid for Rössing Uranium stake

    Paragon Investment and businessman Knowledge Katti have separately expressed interest in acquiring a 10.2% equity stake in Rössing Uranium Limited currently held by South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation. Katti has called for the stake to be sold exclusively to a 100% Namibian entity, arguing that greater local private sector participation in strategic mineral assets is key to national economic sovereignty.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 February

  1. Paladin Energy targets Langer Heinrich full output by 2027

    Paladin Energy ended 2025 in a strong financial position with N$2.2 billion in yellowcake sales from Namibian operations and increased cash and investments by 213% in the second half, supporting its plan to complete ramp-up activities at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine by 2027.

    15 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

Friday 30 January

  1. South African IDC seeks buyers for Rössing Uranium stake

    The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa has opened a public disposal process to sell its 10.2% equity stake in Rössing Uranium Limited, a founding shareholder that has reached the end of its investment horizon. Interested parties are invited to submit bids with company background information, financial capacity, and strategic rationale for the transaction.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 29 January

  1. Langer Heinrich uranium mine ramp-up continues on track for 2027

    Langer Heinrich Mine mined 5.53 million tonnes in Q4 2025 and produced 1.23 million pounds of uranium concentrate, representing a 16% increase from the previous quarter. The mine is expected to reach full production by 2027, with the remaining mining fleet arriving at Walvis Bay Port for delivery by end of January 2026.

    29 January 2026 · New Era

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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