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ReconAfrica Responds to National Geographic's "Hit Piece" by Environmental Activists
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n ReconAfrica Responds to National Geographic's \"Hit Piece\" by Environmental Activists\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n VANCOUVER, BC\n \n ,\n \n May 24, 2021\n \n /CNW/ - Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the\n \n \"\n \n Company\" or\n \n \"\n \n ReconAfrica\") (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (\n \n Frankfurt\n \n : 0XD) provides a factual response to National Geographic's false and defamatory article\n \n May 21, 2021\n \n , written by environmental activists.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ReconAfrica\n \n '\n \n s Vital Operations in\n \n Namibia\n \n \n \n \n We are proud that the Namibian Government has selected ReconAfrica as one of over 30 national and international energy companies it trusts to explore the country\n \n '\n \n s natural resource potential in sustainable ways.\n \n \n In seeking the best path forward to address the country\n \n '\n \n s energy deficit, the Government of\n \n Namibia\n \n is wisely considering many solutions, including oil and gas exploration, geothermal and biomass assessments, as well as examining wind and solar power alternatives.\n \n \n While we appreciate there may be concerns about the impact of the ReconAfrica project in\n \n Namibia\n \n , we would like to point to some important facts that should be considered when assessing the project.\n \n \n \n ReconAfrica adheres fully to the legal obligations within all territories in which it operates. Allegations have been made in the media suggesting that this is not the case. These are categorically untrue.\n \n \n Canadian practices and technologies, especially as they pertain to resource exploration and development and ESG practices, are widely regarded as among the best in the world for environmental protection and safety, and we are bringing those innovations to every aspect of our project.\n \n \n ReconAfrica's work in\n \n Namibia\n \n is guided by – and under the constant review and approval of – representatives of a wide range of government Ministries and regulatory agencies including: t...