July 7, 2021

Cameco, GE Hitachi and Global Nuclear Fuel eye collaboration on SMRs

The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR with passive safety systems.

July 6, 2021

Western Uranium to restart Sunday mine complex in Colorado

Easing covid 19 risks and improved uranium fundamentals have prompted Western Uranium to restart production.

July 5, 2021

Cameco to resume production at Cigar Lake as wildfire threat subsides

About 230 workers were evacuated from the site on July 1 as a precaution due to the proximity of the Briggs wildfire burning nearby.

July 5, 2021

Orano reports mining, nuclear services contract growth

Orano has secured more than 380 million euros worth of orders.

July 2, 2021

Cameco suspends Cigar Lake operations due to close wildfire

Canadian uranium miner has temporarily suspended production as a precaution due to the proximity of a wildfire burning in the vicinity of the mine.

July 1, 2021

Canada’s Top Ten miners by market capitalization

Canada is considered one of the world’s premier mining jurisdictions thanks to its refined financial services industry, skilled workforce and robust regulatory environment.

June 29, 2021

CHARTS: China’s overseas copper mining scramble

Chinese state and private investors have spent more than $16 billion over the last decade buying copper mines and projects including nearly 50 in Africa.

June 24, 2021

Australia lines up Honeymoon uranium mine as nuclear momentum builds

The planned restart of a mothballed uranium mine in Australia -- the world’s third-largest producer -- is a fresh sign that developers are beginning to respond to an improving demand…

June 15, 2021

Denison and UEX hash out joint ownership deal for JCU

UEX has agreed to up its offer to acquire JCU to $41 million, with Denison agreeing to pay UEX $20.5 million for a 50% interest.

June 7, 2021

Global uranium output tipped for growth as spot prices tick up – report

Uranium production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% between 2021 and 2025.