The Economic and Social Justice Trust has called for transparency and wider public consultation over the proposed uranium mining project in the Stampriet Artesian Basin.

In a statement, the trust expressed concern over Headspring Investments' proposed in-situ leach uranium mining project in the Leonardville area.

It warned that the mining method, which involves injecting chemical solutions underground to extract uranium, could contaminate the Stampriet aquifer—a vital source of water in the arid region.

It said the potential environmental consequences could be irreversible, extending beyond the lifespan of the mining operation and threatening future generations.

The Trust called for the principle of free, prior, and informed consent to be respected, insisting that affected communities must receive full information about the project's risks and have the right to accept or reject it.

It further cautioned the government against prioritising promised jobs and economic benefits over long-term environmental protection, arguing that water security and the interests of future generations must come first.