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Rössing Uranium

Also known as: Rössing Uranium Limited · Rössing Uranium Mine

Uranium mining company operating Namibia's Rössing mine, with recent developments including government stake acquisition discussions and private LTE network launch.

2023-06-162026-06-08
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  1. May 2026

  2. Informanté

    Rössing Uranium Limited partnered with MTC to inaugurate a private LTE network at the mine

    Source

    “MTC Namibia, in partnership with Rössing Uranium Limited, inaugurated a private Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network at the Rössing mine on Friday.”

    MTC and Rössing launch private LTE network
  3. March 2026

  4. New Era

    Rössing Uranium donated N$135 000 to Swakop Striders Running Club

    Source

    “Rössing Uranium has donated N$135 000 to the Swakop Striders Running Club, reaffirming its commitment to the development of athletics and community sport in Namibia.”

    Swakop Striders get N$135 000 boost

  5. New Era

    Rössing Uranium will host the 35th annual Rössing National Marathon with about 4,500 runners and fun walkers

    Source

    “All roads lead to Swakopmund tomorrow as the 35th annual Rössing National Marathon prepares to host about 4 500 runners and fun walkers for one of Namibia's premier road running events.”

    Rössing marathon attracts 4 500 runners

  6. The Namibian

    Rössing Uranium has donated a laser alignment tool valued at about N$130 000 to Nimt

    Source

    “Rössing Uranium has strengthened technical skills development in Namibia with the donation of a laser alignment tool valued at about N$130 000 to the Namibia Institution of Mining and Technology (Nimt).”

    Rössing Uranium donates N$130 000 tool to Nimt for technical skills development
  7. February 2026

  8. New Era

    Rössing Uranium is marking 35 years of collaboration with Swakop Striders Running Club

    Source

    “Rössing Uranium and the Swakop Striders Running Club are marking 35 years of collaboration by hosting the iconic Rössing National Marathon on 7 March in Swakopmund.”

    Rössing, Swakop Striders mark 35 years

  9. The Namibian

    Rössing Uranium is funding second road safety intervention on Swakopmund-Arandis B2 route

    Source

    “Rössing Uranium Mine is funding a second road safety intervention to improve visibility along the fog-prone Swakopmund-Arandis B2 route.”

    Rössing funds second Swakop-Arandis road safety intervention

  10. The Namibian

    Rössing Uranium expansion strengthens Namibia's uranium and base metals position

    Source

    “The Swakop Uranium–NamWater desalination partnership secures water for mining and communities, while the Rössing Uranium and Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine expansions strengthen Namibia's uranium and base metals position.”

    Statement by Gaudentia Kröhne, deputy minister of industries, mines and energy at Namibia showcase session at Africa Mining Indaba 2026

  11. New Era

    Rössing Uranium is expanding to consolidate country's position in uranium

    Source

    “Expansion projects at Rossing Uranium and Rosh Pinah Zinc Mine are consolidating the country's position in uranium and base metals, while a desalination partnership between Swakop Uranium and NamWater is securing critical water supply for mining and communities.”

    Namibia takes aim as Africa’s next mining and energy powerhouse …Kröhne frames mineral wealth as strategic lever for industrialisation

  12. New Era

    Rössing Uranium will contribute more than N$350 000 towards hosting the event and prize money in 2026

    Source

    “In 2026, the company will contribute more than N$350 000 towards hosting the event and prize money, while all race registration fees will be donated to the Swakop Striders to support its community and development programmes.”

    4500 runners register for Rössing marathon

  13. New Era

    Rössing Uranium continues to view the marathon as one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment initiatives

    Source

    “Rössing Uranium continues to view the marathon as one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives.”

    4500 runners register for Rössing marathon
Mining & Energy

Mining sector paid N$7.8b in taxes in 2025

The News

Namibia's mining sector paid N$7.8 billion in taxes to government in 2025, a 39% increase from N$5.6 billion in 2024, driven largely by corporate income tax from gold mining operations. Royalties rose 9% to N$2.5 billion and export levies increased 90% to N$685 million, while the mining sector's real value added contracted 9.4%.

Why it matters

Mining sector's significant tax contribution of N$7.8 billion underscores the sector's critical importance to national revenue despite economic contraction.

26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Mining sector paid N$7.8b in taxes in 2025

    Namibia's mining sector paid N$7.8 billion in taxes to government in 2025, a 39% increase from N$5.6 billion in 2024, driven largely by corporate income tax from gold mining operations. Royalties rose 9% to N$2.5 billion and export levies increased 90% to N$685 million, while the mining sector's real value added contracted 9.4%.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. MTC and Rössing launch private LTE network at mine

    MTC Namibia and Rössing Uranium Limited inaugurated a private LTE network at the Rössing mine with four dedicated sites, aimed at improving mobile voice and data connectivity for operational zones. The partnership supports digital transformation in Namibia's mining sector, enhancing safety, coordination, and decision-making.

    6 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 4 May

  1. GIPF board members earned N$666,000 in two months in sitting fees

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund paid its board of trustees chairperson Penda Ithindi N$114,000 for attending three meetings in two months, and Napwu general secretary Petrus Nevonga N$92,163 during the same period, according to payroll records reviewed by The Namibian. The payments have revived concerns that clustered board and sub-committee meetings have become a parallel income stream for trustees already drawing civil service or union salaries.

    4 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Government pursues 10% stake in Rössing uranium mine

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that Namibia is discussing acquisition of a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium, currently held by South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation. The government holds less than 4% and argues the stake should belong to Namibia under law of succession, with the aim of maximizing the country's benefit from its uranium resources.

    7 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Government pursuing 10% stake in Rössing Uranium

    The government is in discussions to acquire a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium currently held by South Africa's Industrial Development Corporation as part of its exit from the company. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told Parliament that the government, which already holds 4%, is working through multiple ministries to pursue the shareholding to ensure Namibians benefit from the country's resources.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Erongo region contributes billions to Namibia's economy

    The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Rössing Uranium donates N$135 000 to Swakop Striders

    Rössing Uranium has donated N$135 000 to the Swakop Striders Running Club from 2026 Rössing National Marathon registration fees, to support athletics development and community sport in the Erongo region. The company also donated N$20 010 from 5km Fun Walk entry fees to the Cancer Association of Namibia.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

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 8 March

  1. Women in Namibian mining: progress visible, barriers remain

    Women represent only 15–19% of the global mining workforce despite centuries of participation in the sector. In Namibia, progress is accelerating with more women in STEM fields, technical roles, and leadership positions, though sustained commitment to inclusion remains necessary.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. Rössing National Marathon draws 4,500 runners to Swakopmund

    The 35th annual Rössing National Marathon, organised by Rössing Uranium and the Swakop Striders Running Club, will host approximately 4,500 runners and fun walkers in Swakopmund. The event also features a 5km fun walk for families and community members of all fitness levels.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Rössing Uranium donates laser tool to mining skills institution

    Rössing Uranium has donated a laser alignment tool valued at N$130,000 to the Namibia Institution of Mining and Technology for training fitter and turner apprentices in modern industry-relevant skills. The donation reflects the company's commitment to aligning technical training with industry requirements and long-term skills development in Namibia.

    3 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Rössing, Swakop Striders celebrate 35-year marathon partnership

    Rössing Uranium and the Swakop Striders Running Club are marking 35 years of collaboration by hosting the Rössing National Marathon on 7 March in Swakopmund, described as the oldest running event in the Erongo Region and one of Namibia's most enduring sporting partnerships.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 21 February

  1. Rössing funds second safety upgrade on fog-prone B2 route

    Rössing Uranium Mine is donating N$251,000 for road safety improvements on the fog-prone Swakopmund-Arandis B2 route in the Erongo region, including installation of road studs to improve visibility and lane demarcation. This is the company's second similar contribution to the same stretch of road since 2020.

    21 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. Namibian boxing legend Samuel Shimbuli dies

    Samuel Shimbuli, born in Windhoek in 1955, was a celebrated lightweight boxer who won the South African Inter-Provincial Amateur Boxing Championship and served as a security officer and mentor at Rossing Uranium Boxing Club. The article eulogizes his achievements during the colonial era and his contributions to Namibian boxing.

    20 February 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Deputy minister pitches Namibia as uranium and mining hub

    Namibia's deputy minister of industries, mines and energy told the Africa Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town that Namibia offers stable mining conditions and positions itself as a strategic partner in the global energy transition, with uranium production complemented by offshore oil and gas, renewable energy, and green hydrogen. The minister highlighted investment-ready projects and commitments to beneficiation, artisanal mining support, and sustainable development.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Namibia pitches itself as Africa's mining and energy hub

    At the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba, Deputy Minister Kröhne positioned Namibia as a stable, investor-ready destination seeking mineral beneficiation partnerships rather than raw material exports alone. The strategy emphasizes policy certainty, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and leveraging the country's uranium, diamonds, and offshore discoveries to power industrial growth and regional energy security.

    13 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Rössing Foundation sues vocational centre over lease breaches

    The Rössing Foundation, corporate social investment arm of China National Uranium Corporation, is taking the Ondangwa-based Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (Kayec) to the High Court to evict it from leased land, alleging failure to pay municipal services and unauthorised building changes. Kayec denies both claims and says the two entities had been partners in a larger joint venture, with the case adjourned to 16 March.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. 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 →

  4. Namibia pursues nuclear power to achieve energy independence

    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 →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Namibia pursues nuclear power to boost energy security

    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 →

Wednesday 11 February

  1. Historic 4500 runners register for Rössing marathon

    The Rössing National Marathon in Swakopmund on 7 March has achieved record registration with 4500 runners across multiple distance categories. Rössing Uranium will contribute over N$350 000 towards the event in 2026, with all registration fees supporting the Swakop Striders' community programmes and fun walk proceeds going to the Cancer Association of Namibia.

    11 February 2026 · New Era →

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 →

Monday 26 January

  1. Namibia poised for uranium sector growth in 2026

    According to an outlook by legal experts Patrick Kauta and Vivien Chaplin, Namibia's uranium mining sector is expected to benefit from rising global demand for nuclear energy, with established producers like Rössing, Husab, and the restarted Langer Heinrich expanding, while new projects including Etango-8, Tumas, and Norasa advance through development stages. The sector faces challenges including water scarcity and global market volatility, but Namibia's stable political environment and substantial reserves position it as an increasingly attractive investment destination for nuclear fuel supply.

    26 January 2026 · New Era →

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