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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Uranium Exploration

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Future Media News, Week in Review: top Stories – April 15th to April 20th, 2024

https://youtu.be/qYQUw_VZXhA   🌍 Welcome to Future Media News! In this week's "Week in Review," we bring you the latest updates on the most significant events shaping the world, from the heart of Namibia to international headlines. Namibia Suspends Uranium Exploration: Fears of groundwater contamination halt Russia's atomic energy agency's activities. Minister Calle Schlettwein explains. Local Content Conference: Dr. Leake Hangala discusses efficient local development in Namibia's oil and gas sector. […]

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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 […]

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Uranium One completes 50% of exploration drilling in Leonardville

Uranium One, a Russian state-owned company that specialises in uranium exploration, mining, and processing has started exploration drilling in Leonardville. Aldo Hengari, the Director of Operations at Uranium One says 50 percent of the work is done. According to the World Nuclear Association, Namibia has some of the largest uranium-producing mines in the world. These include Uranium One, Husab, and Rössing. In 2022 Kazakhstan produced the largest share of uranium […]

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Divide over uranium mining at Stampriet

Farmers are divided over the exploration of uranium in the Stampriet Aquifer, as some believe the process will contaminate underground water. The exploration, which is supposed to be carried out by Uranium One in the Aminuis and Leonardville area, has sparked mixed feelings among residents in the area. This was revealed during a parliament standing committee on natural resources' visit to deliberate on concerns on Friday in Leonardville, within the […]

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