December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.

December 21, 2023

Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices rise

The company started production at three of its permitted and developed uranium mines in Arizona and Utah.

December 19, 2023

Global Atomic raises $11.25m for Dasa uranium project

An updated feasibility study and mine plan are due in the first quarter of 2024.

December 15, 2023

Tantalum-based coating makes fusion reactors safer

A new tantalum-based workhorse material can withstand the harsh conditions inside a fusion reactor.

December 15, 2023

Namibia greenlights Bannerman Energy’s Etango uranium project 

Mining licence comes at a time when prices for the radioactive material have rallied to hit almost 16-year highs.

December 12, 2023

NexGen raising up to $367m for Rook I uranium development

The Rook I project includes a new underground mine and mill in the southwestern part of the Athabasca Basin.

December 11, 2023

Rio Tinto-owned Energy Resources flags bigger provision of $1.51 billion

The costs are related to the Ranger mine in Northern Territory, which was closed in 2021.

December 11, 2023

US House approves Russian uranium import ban

The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act would bar Russian uranium imports 90 days after enactment while allowing a temporary waiver until January 2028.

December 7, 2023

ATHA announces three-way merger with Latitude, 92 Energy to bolster Canadian uranium portfolio

ATHA is holder of the largest cumulative exploration package in each of the Athabasca and Thelon basins.

December 7, 2023

Russian uranium import ban teed up for US House floor vote

Russia supplied almost a quarter of the enriched uranium used to fuel America's fleet of over 90 commercial reactors last year.