March 19, 2013

Global downturn takes a toll on Canada’s north ‘mining boom’: report

Even with the downgrade, overall economic growth in Nunavut is forecast to be 3.4% in 2013 and 8.8% in 2014.

March 19, 2013

Areva to resume test drilling for uranium in Nunavut

The company has opened a winter road and intends to move about 200,000 litres of fuel and other supplies to the site.

March 15, 2013

How to get rich by discovering a uranium mine with your dad

Shares in Alpha Minerals have gone from $.02 to $3.88 in five months.

March 13, 2013

Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report

Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year.

March 12, 2013

U3O8 Corp. consolidates position as South America’s leading uranium exploration company by acquiring Calypso Uranium Corp.

U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire…

March 12, 2013

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

March 11, 2013

First Nations and Quebecers call for moratorium on uranium mines

In addition to multiple non-profit organizations, more than 300 town councils have adopted resolutions to oppose uranium mining.

March 8, 2013

Peru predicted to be South America’s first major uranium producer

The country could be putting out millions of pounds within five to six years.

March 8, 2013

Low-cost uranium recovery from phosphates confirmed

Company says new US plant can produce at a cost of $18 per pound of yellowcake.

March 6, 2013

Peak oil is almost here and there’s no magic to counter it

Interview with energy expert Dave Summers on why the coal industry's days aren't necessarily numbered and why new drilling techniques aren't enough to put peak oil off.