Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium‘s Husab Mine in Namibia has celebrated its 10th anniversary since its commencement of operations at an event held at the mine, near the town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region of west-central Namibia.
Addressing the ceremony, Namibia’s founding president Sam Nujoma said Swakop Uranium’s investment and development of the Husab Mine stands as a shining example of friendly co-operation, infusing new vigour into Namibia’s sustainable development. “I was here in 2013 to witness the start of construction of the Husab Mine and was honoured to unveil the iconic Husab mine rock on the B2 road,” he said, commending the Chinese side for a stellar job demonstrating resilience and enduring friendship that he hopes will continue.”
Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, commented: “Over the past decade, Swakop Uranium has consistently grown into a prominent player in the mining industry, thanks to its exceptional management team, efficient operational model and outstanding production performance.”
Currently, Swakop Uranium’s Husab Mine is one of the most significant uranium discoveries globally in the past decade and stands out as China’s single largest investment in Africa.
Husab’s CEO Qiu Bin said in the coming 10 years, the mine will prioritise environmental protection while establishing itself as a world-class mining leader. He added that the company will also honour its corporate social responsibility and continue to uplift the communities in Namibia by supporting their various projects.
Meanwhile, various community members who have received life-changing assistance gave testimonies, commending the miner for its efforts in uplifting them in society.
The Husab Mine, a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative led by China General Nuclear Power Group, was built and is operated by Swakop Uranium. The mining company launched its sustainability report in September, highlighting significant strides toward a clean and green environment.
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