insert_link Namibia Government Seeks World Assistance for Uranium Mining Decision in Stampriet Artesian Basin The government has reached out to UNESCO and the IAEA for advice and technical support regarding uranium mining in the Stampriet Artesian Basin. Minister Calle Schlettwein emphasizes the importance of making scientifically informed decisions. The Russian Uranium One Group, advocating for mining in the area, welcomes the move. Schlettwein addresses concerns about in-situ mining and potential aquifer contamination, highlighting the need for cautious consideration. todayMay 14, 2024 45
insert_link Business / Economics Risks posed by the proposed In Situ Leach Mining of Uranium in the Stampriet Artesian Basin, southeastern Namibia. Open Letter to the Members of Cabinet, Members of Parliament, Standing Committees, Regional Governors, Councilors, Traditional Authorities and the Namibian Public More than 99 percent of Earth's water is deemed unusable by humans and many other living organisms. It seems extraordinary that the water supporting all terrestrial life on our planet is so scarce (Source: National Geographic; North American and Australian groundwater databases). The water that sustains life falls […] todayJanuary 19, 2024 49