April 30, 2020

CHART: Covid-19 disrupts $6.9 billion of global mining output

New report shows operations at 260 mines in 33 countries have been suspended – South Africa, US, Mexico hardest hit.

April 28, 2020

Silver miners hit hardest by lockdowns — report

Nearly two-thirds of global silver production is still on hold.

April 23, 2020

Trump administration unveils plan to rescue US uranium mining

Recommendations include fast-tracking the permitting process for public lands.

April 20, 2020

Renewables overtake coal-fired power generation for first time

IEA report on electricity generation in OECD countries shows coal-fired power output fell by the most on record while wind and solar sources grew rapidly.

April 20, 2020

Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity

While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.

April 16, 2020

CanAlaska reports first results from Saskatchewan drill program

The Vancouver-based miner was able to complete four drill holes of the six planned for its winter campaign.

April 13, 2020

Cameco extends uranium shutdown, withdraws outlook

In late March, Cameco placed the Cigar Lake operation on care and maintenance for four weeks.

April 9, 2020

Russia slams Trump’s order to spur mining on the moon

Space agency Roscosmos has likened the Presidential order to colonialism.

April 8, 2020

Cameco halts Canadian uranium plant

The miner's move comes as it faces challenges maintaining an adequate workforce at the Ontario-based facility.

April 7, 2020

Kazatomprom annual output to drop by up to 4,000 tonnes

The company expects to provide updated 2020 guidance in May.