Also known as: Rössing Uranium Limited · Rössing Uranium Mine
Rössing Uranium — world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine in Erongo, which achieved a 10-year production high in 2025.
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New Era
Rössing Uranium will host the 35th annual Rössing National Marathon with about 4,500 runners and fun walkers
“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 runnersThe Namibian
Rössing Uranium has donated a laser alignment tool valued at about N$130 000 to Nimt
“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 developmentNew Era
Rössing Uranium is marking 35 years of collaboration with Swakop Striders Running Club
“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 yearsThe Namibian
Rössing Uranium is funding second road safety intervention on Swakopmund-Arandis B2 route
“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 interventionThe Namibian
Rössing Uranium expansion strengthens Namibia's uranium and base metals position
“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 2026New Era
Rössing Uranium is expanding to consolidate country's position in uranium
“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 industrialisationNew Era
Rössing Uranium will contribute more than N$350 000 towards hosting the event and prize money in 2026
“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 marathonNew Era
Rössing Uranium continues to view the marathon as one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment initiatives
“Rössing Uranium continues to view the marathon as one of its flagship Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives.”
4500 runners register for Rössing marathonThe Namibian
Rössing Uranium is the world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine
“Rössing is the world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine and one of the largest globally.”
SA firm seeks buyers for10% of Rössing UraniumNew Era
Rossing Uranium Mine plans to modernise operations in 2026, introducing automation and digital mining tools
“Rossing Uranium Mine: Building on past technological upgrades, Rossing plans to modernise operations in 2026, introducing more automation and digital mining tools to boost productivity and reduce environmental impact.”
Opinion – Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia in 2026The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rössing Uranium achieved its highest uranium oxide production in over a decade in 2025, generating more than N$1 billion in profit and paying N$750 million in taxes, royalties and dividends in Namibia. The mine processed 10 million tonnes of ore and produced over 3,000 tonnes of uranium oxide for the first time since 2010.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the government could introduce legislation requiring investors to contribute to community development if companies fail to do so voluntarily, urging them to build clinics, roads and sport facilities as part of corporate social responsibility.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, transformed into the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre through a N$37.2 million project funded by Rössing Uranium. The opening also included the handover of 73 interactive science exhibition models valued at N$6.05 million from the China Foundation for Development of Science and Technology.
25 June 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia must shift from consuming technologies developed elsewhere to becoming a creator and producer of innovation, science and digital solutions. She was speaking at the inauguration of the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall and the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, now the Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub and Conferencing Centre, featuring a multipurpose hall with 800-person seating capacity and 73 interactive science exhibition models. The facility, originally established in 1983, was upgraded over seven months with involvement of 179 employees and is intended to serve as a hub for digital learning, research, conferences and community engagement.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has received cross-party recognition for her financial stewardship, including clean audits as a regional officer and moving the governor's office from costly hotel accommodation to a renovated government building funded by donations.
22 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Mineworkers' Union of Namibia channels members' dues through Namibia Miners Investment Trust (Namit) and Nam-Mic Holdings, which have grown into a N$900-million portfolio with stakes in banks, mines, hotels and other sectors. Members and their representatives say they have seen little benefit from their decades of contributions and allege lack of transparency and financial irregularities.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
De Beers CEO Al Cook says the company's sale could be completed within weeks, with governments including Namibia, Botswana and Angola, and industry investors expressing interest in acquiring stakes. Cook envisions the company's future as a public-private partnership combining governments and private investors.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her State of the Region Address, reporting that the region's unemployment rate dropped from 32% to 30% over the past year while acknowledging challenges including a 33.7% education pass rate and rising road fatalities.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →