This report is the result of a project on uranium mining in Namibia
commissioned by the Centre for Research on Multi-national Corporations
(SOMO). The findings are based on secondary literature drawn mainly from the
writings of Earthlife Namibia and empirical data collected by LaRRI during July
and August 2007. Much of the issues raised in the report are meant to trigger
debate on uranium mining and its social, economic and environmental
repercussions.
This report is coming at a time when the price of uranium has increased
substantially. Consequently, this is also the time when many investors are
looking at Namibia as a potential uranium supplier. The report should therefore
be of interest to all parties interested in uranium mining, both locally, regionally
and internationally. Suggestions put forward in this report are meant to steer the
future direction of uranium mining in Namibia. We hope that this document will
contribute to a better understanding of uranium mining in Namibia and stimulate
some action regarding the protection of the health of workers, their families and
their surroundings.