Securing Uranium Ore Products. Namibian Perspective

Namibia has been mining and processing uranium ores since 1970's and over the past years supplies on average 8% of uranium oxide to the world market. Namibia has several laws governing the security of the ore product and satisfactory control measures at the mine, during transport and at the harbour. Records of incidences of theft proved to be motivated by economic gains but not for terrorist intentions. There is a need to harmonise legislation, regulations and regulatory practices related to the production, storage and transport of ore products among member states. (author)