Agriculture Minister Criticizes Uranium One Group’s Disregard for Water Permit Recommendations

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister, Calle Schlettwein, has voiced concern over the actions of the Russian company Uranium One Group. The company intends to initiate a uranium mining project near the Stampriet Aquifer but has reportedly disregarded recommendations from authorities regarding the attainment of a water permit. Schlettwein addressed queries raised by Jan van Wyk, a member of parliament from the United People’s Movement, during a recent parliamentary session. He highlighted that while drilling permits were initially issued, they were revoked due to the company’s failure to comply with specified conditions aimed at safeguarding groundwater resources.