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Namibia has one of the richest uranium mineral reserves in the world. There are currently 2 large operating mines in the Erongo Region and various exploration projects planned to advanve to production in the next few years.
Uranium mining in Namibia is of considerable importance to the national economy. In 2020, Namibia produced 11% of uranium worldwide, ranked as the 2nd largest producer, behind Kazakhstan, [.
Uranium is one of the five mineral resources that were declared "strategic" by the Namibian government in 2011. No new exploration licenses may be granted without involvement of the state-owned mineral exploration company Epangelo Mining.
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