March 7, 2021

Rare earth unlocks key reaction in copper, gold, silver, uranium mineralization

The new finding on the role of cerium came out of the ‘Olympic Dam in a test tube’ project.

March 3, 2021

Rare earth, uranium miners benefit from EV mania and dash of ESG

Uranium sector supply/demand balance is the tightest we’ve seen since pre-Fukushima, analyst says.

March 3, 2021

Namibia moves to curb mining speculators, boost local ownership

Effective April 1, Namibian mining exploration licence holders will be required by law to retain at least a 15% stake.

March 2, 2021

Mining magnets: Arctic island finds green power can be a curse

Companies are racing for approval to dig into what the USGS calls the world’s biggest undeveloped deposits of rare earth.

February 18, 2021

Most miners lag behind in human rights issues — report

Ten years after the adoption of United Nations principles, a study shows most miners have yet to step up efforts to improve their human rights record.

February 12, 2021

Denison raises $31 million in financings, shares up

Shares of Denison Mines hit a five-year high earlier in the session.

February 11, 2021

ALX Resources requests permit to drill at Gibbons Creek uranium project

The miner says the project shows potential for unconformity-style or deeper, basement-hosted uranium mineralization.

February 11, 2021

JP Morgan: Commodities have begun new supercycle of “years-long gains”

Commodities have seen four supercycles over the past 100 years — with the last one peaking in 2008 after 12 years of expansion.

February 2, 2021

Experts warn of brewing space mining war among US, China and Russia

China and Russia are joining forces to keep America's increasing attempts to dominate extra-terrestrial commerce at bay.

February 1, 2021

Cameco gains 49% interest in laser enrichment JV, shares up

Cameco is the commercial lead for the project and has an option to attain a majority interest of up to 75%.