Sustainability
What do we stand for?
- We support decarbonization of power, industry and transport – but are realistic and recognise the challenges of decarbonizing economies that are growing, urbanizing or developing.
- We know that developing nations deserve the same access to power as wealthy countries – but have greater need for reliable and baseload energy.
- Nuclear energy is humanity’s best solution for decarbonization without holding back developing and growing economies.
- We are proud to fuel the future of nuclear energy.
- Getting Etango into production will also create profound positive impacts for Namibia and our host community.
Every year Etango-8 will deliver
3.5 Mlbs U3O8
Enough uranium to power 7-8 large nuclear reactors.
25 million tonnes
The equivalent amount of coal that our production displaces.
64 million tonnes
Carbon emissions avoided from nuclear power using our uranium (if displacing coal-fired power)
760 Namibian jobs
760 well paid direct jobs and a multiplier effect of up to 5,000 indirect jobs.
Uranium mining’s contribution to the sustainable development goals
Nuclear energy and technology contributes to all of the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The mining industry generally has the potential and opportunity to contribute to all 17 SDGs, but uranium mining in Africa can promote the following SDGs in particular:
SDG1 Poverty Eradication and SDG2 Zero Hunger
Direct and indirect employment, where uranium mining provides highly paid jobs that have a multiplier effect in the local community.
No Poverty
Zero Hunger
SDG3 Good Health and Well Being
Medical and radiation monitoring of employees and communities promotes greater medical awareness, particularly where medical facilities are not generally available.
Good Health and Well-Being
SDG4 Quality Education and SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Uranium mining and associated government and private capability development provides opportunities for highly skilled development and employment. Uranium mining is a sophisticated enterprise that creates a significant number of well-paid jobs, high levels of workplace training and regular vocational health assessments.
Quality
Education
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Nuclear Fuel Resources for Sustainable Development
Use of Nuclear Fuel Resources for Sustainable Development – Entry Pathways
ESG Leadership in the Uranium Sector
Environmental Leadership
“We found that Bannerman sets the highest environmental standards for all aspects of their operation. We applaud Bannerman for its openness and for setting an example.”
Namibian Chamber of Environment
Community Leadership
Since its launch in 2010, our flagship Learner Assistance Programme has assisted more than 3,000 under-privileged Namibian children to make the most of their education.
Industry Leadership
We are committed to making a difference at local, national and global levels. Bannerman management play key roles in World Nuclear Association, Namibian Chamber of Mines and the Namibian Uranium Association.