Namibia stops Russian uranium exploration because of pollution concerns

Namibia has suspended Russia’s state atomic energy agency’s uranium exploration due to fears of groundwater contamination. Despite being Africa’s largest producer of nuclear fuel, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land reform has withheld the necessary mining permit, citing concerns over One Uranium’s failure to demonstrate a pollution-free extraction method. Here is Petra Witbooi the Chairperson of Leonardville Village Council.

Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein explains why the permit was withheld.