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.

June 3, 2021

Western Uranium buys physical uranium

Western Uranium says the physical uranium purchase complements its Sunday mine complex production plans.

May 30, 2021

Competition between redox flow, li-ion batteries to heat up over next decade – report

IDTechEx sees redox flow batteries overtaking the li-ion battery energy capacity installed by 2031.

May 25, 2021

Global First Power one step closer to creating Canada’s first small modular reactor

The Ottawa-based company has entered the formal phase of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission licensing process.

May 21, 2021

Greenland’s new mining minister backs Bluejay project

The ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit party has taken an anti-radioactive-element stance, but has publicly stated that it is pro-mining.

May 11, 2021

Zambia reinstates GoviEx’s Chirundu licence

The licence was cancelled in July 2020 and its reinstatement is subject to the completion of exploration and development milestones.

May 7, 2021

Cameco shares surge despite posting Q1 loss

Cameco's stock hit its highest in six years, with the company ending the quarter with over $1bn in cash and adding 9 mlb U3O8 to its portfolio.