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Restarted Namibian mine transitions to commercial operation

Restarted Namibian mine transitions to commercial operation

Paladin Energy has announced the first commercial production from the Langer Heinrich uranium mine since operations were suspended at the Namibian project in 2018.

Uranium & Fuel 02 April 2024

Bannerman completes scoping study for extended operations at Etango

Bannerman completes scoping study for extended operations at Etango

The study evaluates two future-phase options for a higher throughput and operating life post ramp-up at the project in Namibia.

Uranium & Fuel 19 March 2024

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Uranium production process restarts at Langer Heinrich

Uranium production process restarts at Langer Heinrich

The first ore was fed to the Namibian mine's processing plant on 20 January, Paladin Energy has announced. The project to restart Langer Heinrich is now 93% complete, and commercial production is expected within the next few months.

Uranium & Fuel 25 January 2024

Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project

Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued a mining licence to Deep Yellow Ltd for the Tumas uranium project. The company says it is aiming to make a final investment decision on the project in the third quarter of 2024.

Uranium & Fuel 18 December 2023

Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted Bannerman Energy a mining licence for its Etango uranium project. Initial contracts have been awarded for the Etango early works programme.

Uranium & Fuel 15 December 2023

Projects secure power for fuel cycle operators

Projects secure power for fuel cycle operators

Nuclear fuel cycle companies in Namibia, Kazakhstan and the USA are working on projects to ensure secure, sustainable power supplies for their operations and the communities where they are located.

Corporate 21 August 2023

Podcast: Bannerman's Brandon Munro on uranium and nuclear's prospects, impact of war

Podcast: Bannerman's Brandon Munro on uranium and nuclear's prospects, impact of war

How has the Russia-Ukraine war changed the world's uranium and wider nuclear energy industry? Bannerman Energy's CEO Brandon Munro considers what effect it has had so far and the likely longer term consequences.

Perspectives 01 March 2023

In Quotes: Bannerman’s Brandon Munro on war’s impact on uranium sector, plus how to best sell the benefits of nuclear

In Quotes: Bannerman’s Brandon Munro on war’s impact on uranium sector, plus how to best sell the benefits of nuclear

In a wide-ranging interview for the World Nuclear News podcast, Bannerman Energy’s CEO Brandon Munro outlined the major changes in the global uranium and wider nuclear fuel sector as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war - and gives his advice on winning people over to nuclear energy.

Uranium & Fuel 20 March 2023

Rössing uranium mine gets 10-year life extension

Rössing uranium mine gets 10-year life extension

The board of Rössing Uranium Ltd has approved an extension of the operating life of the Namibian uranium mine until 2036 following the completion of a feasibility study.

Uranium & Fuel 28 February 2023

Paladin to restart Langer Heinrich uranium mine

Paladin to restart Langer Heinrich uranium mine

Western Australia-based Paladin Energy Limited has decided to return the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to production in the first quarter of 2024. The company said the decision to resume operation of the mine, which was suspended in 2018 due to low uranium prices, is supported by a strong uranium market.

Uranium & Fuel 19 July 2022