March 13, 2023

EV batteries get some bling

A new EV battery uses diamonds to harvest energy.

February 10, 2023

Discoveries related to uranium oxide may support nuclear nonproliferation

US-based researchers examined four previously understudied phases of uranium oxide.

February 9, 2023

Cameco pivots into profit as Ukraine war knocks uranium supplies 

The Saskatoon-based company reported a net profit of C$89 million last year versus a loss of C$103 million in 2021.

February 8, 2023

Cameco nears deal to supply nuclear fuel to Ukraine’s Energoatom

Cameco would supply natural uranium hexafluoride to the Ukrainian company between 2024 and 2035.

February 7, 2023

Spain sticks with decision to block Berkeley’s uranium mine

The Spanish Energy Ministry has upheld its refusal to authorize the mine's construction near the western city of Salamanca.

February 2, 2023

Sprott launches four new ETFs focused on critical minerals

Sprott has now launched six ETFs under its energy transition fund suite.

February 1, 2023

Search team finds Rio Tinto’s radioactive capsule lost in Australia

The capsule was recovered after a nearly week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway.

January 31, 2023

Uranium price expected to rise in 2023 on nuclear power revival

Greenfield supply could come from Kazakhstan, but with a new incentive price close to $70 a pound, said Rick Rule.

January 30, 2023

Rio Tinto sorry for loss of radioactive capsule in Australia

The loss of a small, but “highly radioactive” widget has triggered a radiation alert across parts of the vast state of Western Australia.

January 29, 2023

Rio Tinto has lost radioactive capsule in West Australian desert

Rio and the Australian government are attempting to find a 6-8mm widget that contains a small amount caesium-137.