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1) Namibia is the 4th largest producer of uranium in the world, with uranium only being used for peaceful purposes in overseas nuclear power stations.
2) Uranium mining is a major contributor to Namibia's economy and export earnings. The industry is expected to continue growing significantly.
3) Effective regulation and stewardship of the uranium industry is important to balance economic benefits with environmental and social impacts. The document outlines Namibia's regulatory framework and initiatives by the uranium industry and government to ensure responsible development
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2. “ Read the old books and see the future” Emperor Augustus
Alchemy:
Possibly derived word al-kimia. Alchemy is the medieval
combination of chemistry, philosophy, and secret lore
aimed at transmuting base metals into gold (by means of
the philosopher's stone), and discovering the universal
cure for disease and mortality.
3. Scientific transmutation has
been routinely performed in
many nuclear physics-related
laboratories and facilities, like
particle accelerators, nuclear
power stations and nuclear
weapons as a by-product of
fission and other physical
processes.
Newton was first anNewton was first an
foremost an alchemistforemost an alchemist. He. He
was as serious an alchemistwas as serious an alchemist
pursuing the occult as hepursuing the occult as he
was a scientist clarifying thewas a scientist clarifying the
calculus and laws of gravity.calculus and laws of gravity.
It is also becoming obviousIt is also becoming obvious
that the inspiration forthat the inspiration for
Newton's laws of light andNewton's laws of light and
theory of gravity came fromtheory of gravity came from
his alchemical work.his alchemical work.
Sir Isaac Newton
(1642-1727),
Generally regarded as the
most original and influential
theorist in the history of
science.
4. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
July 26, 1875 - June 6, 1961
Carl Jung a Swiss psychiatrist
and founder of Analytical
Psychology derived his
inspiration from alchemy.
He emphasized the importance of
balance and harmony. He
cautioned that modern humans rely
too heavily on science and logic
and would benefit from integrating
spirituality and appreciation of the
unconscious realm.
.Sustainable development is
maintaining a delicate balance between
the human need to improve lifestyles
and feeling of well-being on one hand,
and preserving natural resources and
ecosystems, on which we and future
generations depend (Global
Development Research Centre).
5. Voluntary sector initiatives underpinned by a regulatory safetyVoluntary sector initiatives underpinned by a regulatory safety net to ensure bestnet to ensure best
practices.practices.
Source: AREVA
6. Namibia South Africa
Population 2,2 million 48 million
Urbanization 33% (2001) 61% (2008)
GDP US$8.6 billion US$276.4 billion
Classification Upper middle income Upper middle income
Sovereign rating BBB- (Fitch) BBB+ (Fitch)
Public debt % of GDP 20% 28%
World Economic Forum GCI 74th 45th
Transparency CPI 56th 55th
Unemployment rate 36.7% (2004) 24% (2009)
Gini coefficient 0.6 0.578
HIV prevalence rate 17.3% (2008) 18.1% (2007)
Namibia: Key Indicators ( Robin Sherbourne)
8. 1. Beautiful ,democratic and politically stable country
2. Fourth largest producer of Uranium in the World
3. Two uranium producing Mines ( Rio Tinto and Langer
Heinrich)
4. Two emerging uranium producing Mines ( Areva and
Valencia)
5. Three “developing” uranium producing Mines ( Swakop
Uranium, Bannerman and Reptile Uranium)
6. Five “promising” uranium producing Mines
Source: AREVA
12. Year
Estimated
No. Employees
2007 2,200
2008 3,000
2011 5,000
2015 7,000
Year
Estimated
Power required
2007 45 MW
2008 50 MW
2011 100 MW
2015 150 MW
Year
Estimated
No. Dependents
2007 8,000
2008 12,000
2011 20,000
2015 36,000
Year
Estimated
Water required
2007 08 (Mm3/a)
2008 10 (Mm3/a)
2011 25 (Mm3/a)
2015 35 (Mm3/a)
13. Challenge = International
Protecting the Brand (best practices and
legislation)
Challenge = National
Create harmony with competing and
opposing forces ( Public, Government, Mines,
Tourism and Anti- Nuke)
Challenge = “Making it stick” with the
currency of ‘goodwill and synergy.’
“ Do not let what you cannot do, interfere
with what you can do” John Wooden
15. 1. Power (generation, distribution,
consumption)
2. Water (supply, consumption, waste
water management, groundwater
protection)
3. Housing (regional and local town
planning)
4. Social infrastructure (Health
facilities, recreation facilities,
schools)
5. Regional economy (subcontractors,
tourism industry)
6. Transport infrastructure,
7. Ecological sensitivities of Namib
environment
8. Landscape integrity of Namib
Naukluft National Park and Erongo
region
9. Mine closure and rehabilitation
Source: Terra MODIS, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (2007)
Cumulativeenvironmentalissues
16. Four Strategic “ Memes” (GPEE)
1.Governance: “ Uranium Stewardship-we are in the
Uranium Business”
2.People: “ Protecting Man-The “fourth pillar” Radiation
Protection
3.Environment: “ Protecting the Land and the Brand”
4.Economics: “ Without growth nothing but poverty alone
would be distributed more evenly ”
17. International Conventions
Constitutional Directive on the Management of the
Environment for present and future generations (Art 95)
Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act ( 5 of 2005) &
Environmental Management Act (7 of 2007)
Labour Act ( of 1992)- Health and Safety Regulations
Amendment to the Minerals Act -force international
companies to invest in a decommissioning fund
Corporate Governance-Uranium Stewardship
- is not in itself legally defined or subject to a commonly accepted
definition- the term is associated with concepts, ideas and principles
that evolve over time. MICHAEL KERR NATURAL ADVANTAGE.
Government
Co-regulation
Source: Chris Johnson Photography (2008)
21. The Namibian Radiation
Safety Officers
Handbook
Dr Gunhild von Oertzen
Sponsored by the Uranium
Stewardship Committee of the
Chamber of Mines
The Namibian Radiation
Safety Officers Training
Course (RSO) (1‐3)
The Namibian Radiation
Management Plan (RMP)
Namibian Radiation Protection
Authority
(NRPA)
Chamber of Mines Uranium
Institute (UI)
Training Programme
22. Uranium Institute &
Medical Centre
Uniform Occupational
Standards
Uranium Laboratory
Workers Information
System for Surveillance
and Risk Detection (
WISSARD)
Independent Health
Audits & Research
Programme
REMS & CARE
HIV/Aids
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis B
Occupational
Diseases
Diseases of
Lifestyle
23. Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN)
Bundesanstalt für Geowissenschaften und Rohstoffe (BGR)
Ministry of Mines and Energy
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
for Uranium Mining in Erongo Region
25. The SEA assesses crucial cumulative
environmental, social and economic impacts and
challenges deriving from uranium exploration and
mining operations in the central Namib.
26. The SEA “Uranium Rush” provides strategic
direction to both, the government of Namibia and
the uranium industry.
27.
28. UraniumProjectTimeline
2007 2008 2010
Initiate Plan
•Establish Erongo
Based CoM/USC
Office
•Define Focus Areas
1.Communication/
Stakeholder
involvement( HERSS
and TACs)
2.Minimum
Standards
3. Cumulative Impacts
-SEA
Implement Plan
1. Establish Stewardship
Committee (USC)
2. Broaden Stakeholder
engagement (HERSS)
3. Initiate and support the
SEA
4. Finalize Occupational
Health Standards
5. Built Occupational Health
capacity REMS, CARE,
WISSARD
6. Continuous Stakeholder
engagement
7. Initiate Uranium Institute
Completion
SEA & SEMP
Uranium Institute
Atomic Energy Board
Completion
U-Project
National Regulator
29. Constitution supports Sustainable Development
Labour Act and HSE regulations1992
Atomic Energy Act 2005
Environmental Management Act 2007
MME working on uranium policy (moratorium on new EPLs)
Atomic Energy Board established 2009
National Radiation Protection Authority established 2009
Uranium Stewardship Committee established 2008
Uranium Institute established and U-Industry working together to
protect the “Namibian brand”- UIC,UTC,UMC 2010.
Chamber of Mines implementing IAEA/WNA standards ( Good Practice)
USC and MME with BGR commissioned SEA 2009
Using independent SAIEA as lead agency
Strategic Environmental Management Plan 2010
Chamber of Mines Mine Closure Framework 2010
Uranium Mining in Namibia: Regulated
30.
31. RadiationRadiationGroundwater qualityGroundwater quality BiodiversityBiodiversity TourismTourism
Exploration
or Mining
Company
in
Erongo
Uranium
province
ExplorationExploration
or Miningor Mining
CompanyCompany
inin
ErongoErongo
UraniumUranium
provinceprovince
Ministry of Mines
and Energy
Ministry of Mines
and Energy
Approved by MME and
MET with conditions
Approved by MME and
MET with conditions
NoNo
SEMP
Office
SEMP
Office
Natural beautyNatural beauty
Mineral Rights Committee/
Minister of Mines and Energy
Mineral Rights Committee/
Minister of Mines and Energy
Application
for EPL, MC or
ML
Application
for EPL, MC or
ML
Consultation with SEMP OfficeConsultation with SEMP Office
Monitoring
Consultation
Consideration only after
consultation of SEMP office
Consideration only after
consultation of SEMP office
Advice on
concerns and
possible
cumulative
impacts
NoNo
Re-consideration of applicationRe-consideration of application
Infrastructure developmentInfrastructure developmentTraining and educationTraining and education
HealthHealth
EmpowermentEmpowermentGovernment revenueGovernment revenue Skilled jobsSkilled jobs
Formulation of
conditions for
activities
Stakeholder
dialogue in
SEMP
Steering
Committee
Risk Assessment
Approved by MME and
MET with conditions
Approved by MME and
MET with conditions
SEASEA
Approved by
NRPA
Approved by
NRPA
Guidance based on SEA &
SEMP database (e.g.
red/yellow flag areas, water,
radiation, access, etc.)