December 10, 2024 US offers six companies contracts to make uranium fuel for nuclear plants The US is investigating uranium imports to see if China is helping Russia circumvent the ban.
December 9, 2024 GoviEx initiates arbitration against Niger in uranium permit dispute With the recent recovery in uranium prices, the Madaouéla project was poised for development, with first production targeted for 2025.
December 9, 2024 Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.
December 5, 2024 Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.
December 5, 2024 Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant after planned shutdown Paladin built an on-site water storage facility designed to provide a buffer against potential future water supply disruptions.
December 4, 2024 NexGen Energy inks first uranium sales agreements with major US utilities The agreements outline the delivery of 1 million pounds of U3O8 annually between 2029 and 2033.
December 4, 2024 Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium mine.
December 3, 2024 Firms launch physical uranium buying for small investors using blockchain The physical uranium will be stored in facilities owned by Cameco.
November 28, 2024 Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand Canada's uranium miners have accelerated output and forward contracts to supply US energy companies, but are now worried about possible tariffs.
November 28, 2024 Kazatomprom’s Q3 profit more than doubles year on year The company posted a profit of $336.9 million.
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