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Namibia in Numbers – Monthly Namibian Uranium Exports

The first quarter of 2026 has been the best start to a year for uranium exports in Namibia’s recorded history, with the country exporting over six million pounds (2.72 million kilograms) of uranium oxide concentrate, AKA yellowcake. The uptick in production over the past two years aligns with a surge in the uranium price, which […] The post Namibia in Numbers – Monthly Namibian Uranium Exports appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian4 Jul 2026, 06:00 am
Namibia in Numbers – Monthly Namibian Uranium Exports

The first quarter of 2026 has been the best start to a year for uranium exports in Namibia’s recorded history, with the country exporting over six million pounds (2.72 million kilograms) of uranium oxide concentrate, AKA yellowcake.

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The uptick in production over the past two years aligns with a surge in the uranium price, which has moved from hovering around the US$20-30/lb range a decade ago to now comfortably above US$80/lb.

The direction in which the world seems to be moving regarding nuclear energy gives us a positive outlook for uranium prices going forward.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 4 Jul 2026, 06:00 am. View original article
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