Also known as: Russian state-owned mining company Rosatom · Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation
Russian state-owned nuclear energy company operating uranium mining projects and nuclear facilities in Namibia and internationally.
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Informanté
Rosatom organized Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 expedition to North Pole
“A NAMIBIAN school learner has earned a place on Rosatom's Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 expedition after winning the international science competition, securing the opportunity to travel to the North Pole aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker in August.”
Namibian learner wins place on Rosatom North Pole expeditionThe Namibian
Rosatom held educational initiative Atoms Empowering Africa video contest in partnership with Brics Nuclear Platform
“The forum welcomed the winners of the Atoms Empowering Africa video contest – a Rosatom educational initiative held in partnership with the Brics Nuclear Platform.”
Russian youth forum welcomes Namibian competition winnerInformanté
Rosatom supported the Obninsk NEW'26 Forum in Russia with agreements on nuclear education
“The forum, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), emphasised the need to train a new generation of nuclear specialists as global nuclear capacity is projected to triple by 2050.”
Obninsk forum strengthens global nuclear education cooperation, including Namibia tiesInformanté
Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev met with Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council members
“A key highlight of the forum was a meeting between Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council, which includes 13 young leaders from 13 countries, among them representatives from Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and South Africa.”
African youth leaders engage in nuclear cooperation talks at Obninsk forumInformanté
Rosatom has begun construction of world's first export small modular nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
“ROSATOM has begun construction of what is described as the world's first export small modular nuclear power plant (SMR) in Uzbekistan, marking a major milestone in the country's energy development and offering a reference point for other uranium-producing nations, including Namibia, as they explore nuclear power options.”
First export small modular nuclear plant breaks ground in UzbekistanInformanté
Rosatom has claimed groundwater in one aquifer in Stampriet Basin is already contaminated
“RUSSIAN state-owned company Rosatom, through its Namibian subsidiary Headspring Investments, has claimed that groundwater in one of the aquifers in the Stampriet Basin, where it proposes to undertake uranium mining, is already contaminated.”
Russian Uranium Miner stuck in limbo pending IAEA findingsWindhoek Observer
Rosatom said it is prepared to invest more than US$5 billion into the project
“Rosatom said it is prepared to invest more than US$5 billion into the project.”
Namibians visit uranium mine in RussiaWindhoek Observer
Headspring Investments is a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom
“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 Namibian
Rosatom owns Headspring Investments as a Russian state subsidiary
“Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom, is accused of influencing communities to accept the mine in the Omaheke region amid concerns over the contamination of the Stampriet aquifer.”
RP accuses Headspring of influencing communitiesNew Era
Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation is linked to Headspring Investments, a Namibia-registered subsidiary
“Mudge also accused 'Headspring Investments', a Namibia-registered subsidiary linked to Russia's Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation, of carrying out improper drilling activities during exploration.”
RP rejects Stampriet uranium miningNamibia'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 →
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 →
Namibia participated in the Obninsk New 2026 International Youth Forum in Russia, which brought together more than 700 participants from 85 countries to discuss workforce development for the global nuclear industry. Noble Eiaseb, founder of the Association of Young Generation in Nuclear of Namibia, won the Atoms Empowering Africa video contest and attended the forum alongside a specialised summer school for international students.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Obninsk NEW'26 Forum in Russia reinforced international cooperation in nuclear education and training, with agreements signed to expand engineering education and global capacity-building initiatives, including growing engagement with Namibia. The forum, supported by the IAEA, emphasised training a new generation of nuclear specialists as global nuclear capacity is projected to triple by 2050.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
Young leaders from Africa and other regions participated in discussions on nuclear energy cooperation, education and sustainable development at the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, including a meeting with Rosatom Director General and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
ROSATOM has begun construction of the world's first export small modular nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan's Jizzakh Region, with the first concrete poured on 4 June 2026. Once completed, the plant is expected to supply up to 14% of Uzbekistan's electricity demand and offers a reference point for other uranium-producing nations, including Namibia, exploring nuclear power options.
14 June 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 →
The University of Namibia's NamHack Innovators team won Namibia's national round of the Global HackAtom 2026 competition and secured a spot at the international grand final in Russia. The 24-hour hackathon challenged teams to design solutions for sustainable energy supply in southern Africa's coastal regions using nuclear technology.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
Namibia's environment ministry will base its decision on a proposed uranium mining project in Omaheke on scientific findings, not politics, the government said. The project—an in-situ leach mining operation by Headsprings Investments (under Russian state-owned Rosatom)—has raised concerns about contamination of the Stampriet aquifer, which supplies water to the region and neighbouring countries. The government has requested a technical assessment from the International Atomic Energy Agency, which will deliver its report in March.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian students participated in the International Tech School in Obninsk, Russia, where more than 120 participants from 47 countries received hands-on training in nuclear science and technology. One Namibian participant said the programme strengthened his commitment to developing nuclear education and technology in Namibia.
15 February 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Hungary has begun construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant, marking the first facility in the European Union to feature third-generation VVER-1200 reactors. The project, built with Russian technology through Rosatom, received construction permits in November 2025 and represents a strategic development for Hungary's nuclear energy sector.
9 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's recent ministerial visit to Russia marks a pragmatic shift from historical solidarity to practical economic cooperation, with bilateral trade nearly doubling in 2024 and new opportunities in uranium, agriculture, and value-added manufacturing.
23 January 2026 · New Era →
Following a Moscow visit by Namibia's International Relations Minister, the two countries are shifting their historic political relationship toward structured economic partnership. Discussions centred on mining, energy, agriculture, and logistics, with particular focus on uranium cooperation through Russia's Rosatom, which plans exploration by 2026 and commercial mining by 2029, while bilateral trade nearly doubled in 2024 to US$11.7 million.
20 January 2026 · New Era →