February 1, 2021

Scientists develop method to detect radioactive materials in gold, copper

Uranium and thorium are often found in the gold and copper that go into the electrical components of circuits and other electronic instruments.

January 26, 2021

Appia Energy confirms high-grade mineralization at REE property in Saskatchewan

The Toronto-based company intersected up to 11.035 wt% total rare earth oxide and 0.025 wt% gallium oxide over 2.8 metres.

January 7, 2021

Copper, iron ore price rally adds $250bn to top 50 mining companies

The world’s 50 most valuable mining companies jumps to a new record high of $1.3 trillion by year’s end.

January 7, 2021

Australia’s Ranger uranium mine ceases production

At 40 years of operations, it is the country's longest running uranium mine.

December 31, 2020

Energy metals snapshot: Eight companies advancing assets for a greener future

Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.

December 24, 2020

Global Atomic shares jump on permit for Dasa project

Company plans annual production of 4.4 million pounds at its uranium project in Niger.

December 21, 2020

USNC-Power to develop Canada’s first small modular reactor

Following the federal government’s release of the country’s Small Modular Reactor Action Plan, USNC-Power said it will continue to develop its Micro Modular Reactor.

December 14, 2020

Cameco suspends production at Cigar Lake

The company had six covid-19 positive tests at its northern operations in Canada in recent weeks.

December 11, 2020

Fission Uranium stock up on public offering

Fission plans to use the proceeds for exploration at the Patterson Lake South property in the Athabasca Basin.

December 4, 2020

US Senate committee approves uranium reserve bill

Uranium from companies owned, controlled, or subject to jurisdictions in Russia or China are excluded from participating in the program.