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Uranium prices push Erongo mines into their strongest quarter in a decade

Sustained spot prices above US$80 a pound have lifted output and royalties across the Erongo uranium belt, but operators warn that water and power constraints will cap how far the boom can run.

By Kaarina Amutenya 24 Aug 2026 2 min read

Mining & Minerals

Uranium prices push Erongo mines into their strongest quarter in a decade

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Uranium prices push Erongo mines into their strongest quarter in a decade

Most Read Across the Site

Boardroom moves: three appointments that signal where the banks are heading

Offshore drilling programme moves to appraisal as partners commit to two more wells

Central bank holds the repo rate, signalling a longer pause than markets expected

Fishing rights allocation leaves quota holders planning around a shorter horizon

SADC trade integration: the paperwork is the barrier, not the tariffs

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