Langer Heinrich Mine
The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) is a large open pit mine located in the western part of Namibia in the Erongo Region. Langer Heinrich represents one of the largest uranium reserves in Namibia having estimated reserves of 57,000 tonnes of ore grading 0.055% uranium. The Langer Heinrich Mine is currently owned by Paladin Energy Ltd with a 75% stake and CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding Ltd with a 25% stake. Paladin Energy sold the 25% to the Chinese National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) in 2014 for a reported $190 million. The mine is under care and maintenance since 2018.
Langer Heinrich Mountain and beyond the uranium mine seen from 2000 m altitude. (2018) | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
Langer Heinrich Mine Location in Namibia | |
| Erongo Region | |
| Country | Namibia |
| Coordinates | 22°48′52.9194″S 15°20′1.68″E |
| Production | |
| Products | Uranium |
| History | |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Paladin Energy Ltd |
| Website | www |
| Year of acquisition | 2002 |
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