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About uranium
Uranium is a chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-grey metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all isotopes of uranium are unstable; the half-lives of its naturally occurring isotopes range between 159,200 years and 4.5 billion years. The most common isotopes in natural uranium are uranium-238 (which has 146 neutrons and accounts for over 99% of uranium on Earth) and uranium-235 (which has 143 neutrons).
Uranium has the highest atomic weight of the primordially occurring elements. Its density is about 70% higher than that of lead, and slightly lower than that of gold or tungsten. It occurs naturally in low concentrations of a few parts per million in soil, rock and water, and is commercially extracted from uranium-bearing minerals such as uraninite.
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Overview of the uranium industry in Namibia
Namibia is a key player in the uranium industry, and the country is poised to become a major global supplier of the uranium. With the world’s fourth-largest uranium reserves, Namibia is well-positioned to capture a substantial share of the international market for uranium.
Namibia’s uranium industry and history
Namibia is the world’s fifth-largest producer of uranium and plays a major role in global energy production. The uranium industry in Namibia plays an important role in both the country’s economy and energy infrastructure.
The history of uranium mining in Namibia can be traced back to the early 1920s when uranium ore deposits were first discovered in the country. Since then, the country has become one of the most important producers of uranium in the world, providing about 5% of global production. Uranium mining in Namibia has mainly been used for nuclear energy production and for other industrial purposes such as medical, military, and research.
Namibia has become an important supplier of uranium to countries around the world, including the United States, France, and Japan. The industry has had a major impact on the country’s economy and energy sector, providing jobs and revenue.
Stakeholders in the Namibian uranium market
In Namibia, uranium is the key player in the energy mix. The uranium market is mainly divided into three main players: Rio Tinto, a global mining corporation, Namibia Uranium Corporation (NUC), and Paladin Energy Ltd. Rio Tinto is a major shareholder in the Rössing Uranium Mine, the world’s longest-running uranium mine, producing nearly 10% of the world’s uranium. NUC is a state-owned entity which controls the Husab uranium mine, the largest uranium mine in Namibia. Paladin Energy Ltd is an international uranium producer with a uranium mine in the Langer Heinrich Mining Area.
All three entities are involved in the exploration and exploitation of Namibia’s uranium resources, as well as in the development of nuclear energy for the local and international markets. These three key players provide a significant contribution to the Namibian economy, as well as to the development of the nuclear energy sector in the country.
Namibia’s uranium industry has experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven in part by the country’s rich uranium deposits and the high demand for uranium globally. This growth has been beneficial to the Namibian economy, and the industry is expected to continue to expand in the future. The Namibian government has taken steps to ensure that the uranium industry is developed in a sustainable and responsible manner and that it provides long-term economic and social benefits to the Namibian people.