December 22, 2011 S and P downgrades nuclear giant Areva on weak profits, credit metrics The 2007 acquisition of UraMin by Areva proved financially costly, and is now compounded by a criminal complaint filed by Areva's former CEO concerning a private investigation into the purchase.
December 22, 2011 Much-awaiting Virginia uranium mining report released A highly anticipated National Academy of Sciences report on uranium mining concluded Monday that Virginia must overcome "steep hurdles" before it can assure that a rich deposit of the radioactive…
December 19, 2011 First Uranium to lay off 1,850 employees at South African mine First Uranium said it plans to lay off up to 1,850 employees at its Ezulwini Mine in South Africa.
December 18, 2011 China unlikely to hit nuclear power target If the uranium industry was hoping that China would be the tide that floats all boats, it will have to wait longer than expected.
December 18, 2011 Canadian MP’s bill would allow foreign ownership of uranium mines A Saskatchewan MP has introduced a bill in Parliament that would, if passed, allow foreign companies to purchase and own Canadian uranium mines.
December 17, 2011 Jobs outlook strong in Australian mining sector – survey Job seekers in the Australian mining and construction industry were likely to benefit from a favourable hiring climate in the first quarter of 2012, said recruitment solutions provider Manpower.
December 16, 2011 Inuit open to uranium mining A self-governing Inuit territory in northern Canada has lifted a moratorium on uranium mining, opening the door to a possible mining boom, […]
December 15, 2011 Paladin Energy to start exploring for uranium in Canada next year Australian Paladin Energy (ASX:PDN) sees its ambitions of becoming a major uranium mining house a step closer. After three years of stand-by due to a moratorium on uranium mining on…
December 15, 2011 Labrador uranium mining moratorium lifted The Nunatsiavut Assembly is lifting a three-year-old moratorium on uranium mining on Labrador Inuit lands.
December 12, 2011 Australia’s former Prime Minister says not to sell uranium SMH reported Australia's former primer minister says its current prime minister is dead wrong to sell uranium to India.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
