November 20, 2011

Marmota Energy – Maiden Inferred Resource at Saffron Deposit on Junction Dam Uranium Project

Marmota Energy Limited (ASX: MEU) is pleased to announce an initial resource estimate of 4.36 million tonnes (Mt) U3O8 for its Saffron deposit, one of four prospects identified by the…

November 18, 2011

Swords to plowshares program over

Swords (military weapons) to plowshares (tools that benefit mankind) is a concept in which military weapons/technologies are converted to peaceful civilian applications.

November 17, 2011

Hathor’s board recommends Rio Tinto’s offer of Can$654 million

Hathor Exploration's (TSE:HAT) board recommends that shareholders accept Rio Tinto's (LON:RIO) all-cash offer of Can$654 million. Rio Tinto increased its all-cash offer to acquire all of the outstanding common shares…

November 17, 2011

Lifting ban on uranium exports to India will benefit Aussie miners: legal firm

Australian legal firm Minter Ellison predicts that lifting the ban on Australian uranium exports could present significant opportunities for mining companies in Australia, as Indian and other foreign state-owned enterprises…

November 17, 2011

Fission Energy Corp. completes $10 million bought deal private placement

KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 17, 2011) - FISSION ENERGY CORP. (TSX VENTURE:FIS)(OTCQX:FSSIF) ("Fission" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated October 27,…

November 17, 2011

BHP to consider India uranium sales

BHP Billiton says it will review its position on selling uranium to India if the Federal Government reverses its ban on sales to India.

November 16, 2011

Pancontinental Uranium Corporation: Charley Creek project update-potential for large alluvial REE deposits

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2011) - Pancontinental Uranium Corporation (TSX VENTURE:PUC) ("Pancon") and its Joint Venture partner, Crossland Uranium Mines Limited (ASX:CUX) ("Crossland"), the operator, are pleased t...

November 15, 2011

Rio Tinto CEO mum on Hathor counteroffer

Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese wouldn't say if his company would raise its bid for a Canadian uranium developer after a rival bid Tuesday.

November 15, 2011

Fortescue CEO suggests link between mining tax deal and uranium sales to India

Yesterday's announcement by Australian PM Julia Gillard to consider lifting the ban on uranium sales to India is raising eyebrows at one of the country's largest iron ore producers. News.com.au…

November 15, 2011

Operating expenses rise at Uranium Resources during 3Q

Uranium Resources, a Texas-based in-situ uranium miner, says that cost increased in 3Q due to challenging drilling conditions and higher equipment costs. "This resulted in fewer than desired drilled holes…