It’s a wonderful time of the year – where family,
friends and fun take over your diary. Whether
you’re on the beach, in the bush, or behind
the barbeque, we know you’ll be taking lots of
photographs to capture those special moments.
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DATA’S DEMAND FOR
ENERGY GOES NUCLEAR
3RD FEBRUARY 2025.
The following employees celebrate their birthdays in the coming weeks.
DECEMBER:
• Morag Gaze, Financial Accountant
• Jeff Pipe, Project Director
•• Matjiua Hengua,Senior Stakeholder
Relations Advisor
JANUARY:
• Michele Kilbourn Louw,
Environmental Officer
LOOK WHO’S BLOWING OUT CANDLES
FEBRUARY:
••• John Turney, Project Advisor
•• Tinus Prinsloo, Exploration
Superintendent
•• Miliken Gurirab, Plant Operator
LEGEND
• Bannerman Energy Ltd (Australia)
•• Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia
•• Bannerman Energy Board
A TASTE OF AFRICA
ichael Dinsdale, senior financial analyst
based at Bannerman Energy’s Perth office,
recently experienced Africa for the first time and
even managed to have dinner with a giraffe.
“The purpose of my visit was to meet my
Bannerman co-workers and participate in a
number of project meetings, attend the Chamber
of Mines Namibia Mining Expo, and visit the
Etango site to observe the progress on early
works construction,” he says.
“It was an extremely fulfilling experience,
professionally and personally. It allowed me to
strengthen connections with colleagues and
gain a deeper understanding of Bannerman’s
impactful work on the project and within the local
communities. I would like to extend a sincere
thank you to everyone at Bannerman and Wood
for their gracious hospitality and assistance with
my trip, which contributed to making my travel
safe, enjoyable, and productive.”
THE WRITE STUFF
ino Klaazen’s writing talent has won him first
prize in a high school essay competition
organised by Bannerman Mining Resources
Namibia to encourage thinking beyond the
school syllabus. The competition aimed to
educate learners about uranium mining and
sustainable mining practices. Lino is a Grade 11
learner at Coastal High School and his efforts
earned him an iPad. His school also received an
additional N$1 000.
(1) Christa van Rensburg, a retiree from Swakopmund,
is our crossword champion. Her correct entry was
drawn in our competition that challenged how well
people knew Bannerman.
(2) The Swakopmund Scouts group has won our
“Show the world some love” competition. For World
Cleanup Day they focused on a beach cleanup and
continued their good work of collecting rubbish
wherever they have group activities.
On a weekend visit to Omaruru Game Lodge,
Michael had a dinner date with a difference.
A BUNCH OF GOOD SPORTS
n this issue’s highlights, we’re thrilled to celebrate
the athletic achievements of our employees and
their families.
Seven employees from BMRN took part in the
Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon, participating
in both the 5km and 10km fun run. Five of
the team are (from left): Jeanice-Lee van Wyk,
Natalie Visagie, Matjiua Hengua, Karen Emvula,
and Immanuel Shillula. Petrus Shillula (inset), a
field technician for Bannerman Resources, was
the overall winner of the 5km run of the Husab
marathon and won N$500 for his efforts.
Waltraud van Wyk, BMRN Commercial and Admin
Manager, was the original soccer mom when her
son, Liam van Wyk, played it like Beckham on
the field. Competing in a soccer tournament in
Windhoek, hosted by the DTS Sports Club, Liam’s
team, the U10 Swakopmund Football Club (SFC),
took home gold! Liam is in the back row second
from the right.
OUR NEWEST WINNERS
EACH WIN A$ 100
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BANNERMAN ENERGY | DEC 2024