October 2, 2019

Rise of ethical investing, social license the top risks to miners

The mining and metals sector is facing greater scrutiny from end consumers, demanding a transparent, ethical supply chain.

October 1, 2019

Republican lawmakers call for measures to spur new US uranium mining

Trump created the United States Nuclear Fuel Working Group in July to help uranium miners and nuclear industry struggling with foreign competition.

October 1, 2019

US and Canada discuss supply of rare earths as China dominates

A joint action plan being drafted by senior officials in the two countries will be presented to the political party that forms the next government after the Oct. 21 election.

September 23, 2019

New underground PFS cuts capex for Fission Uranium’s Triple R deposit

The savings stem from a simplified water control strategy.

September 23, 2019

Nova Scotia stands up for uranium mining

Modern uranium mining is safe and environmentally-responsible

September 13, 2019

Uranium sector won’t catch a break

One week ago Cameco announced it will maintain low output levels until uranium prices recover.

September 9, 2019

Orano to start drilling at Close Lake uranium project in Saskatchewan

The campaign is set to be of approximately 3,000 metres in up to four holes at an estimated cost of $1.1 million.

September 6, 2019

White House considering direct purchases of US mined uranium

The plan calls for requiring the government to buy American uranium to replenish their stockpiles and for other purposes.

September 5, 2019

Cameco may cut uranium output further as demand stalls

A World Nuclear Association report released on Thursday showed that world uranium production dropped from 62,200 tonnes in 2016 to 53,500 tonnes in 2018.

August 29, 2019

IsoEnergy receives encouraging results at Saskatchewan uranium project

The miner is optimistic about the Larocque East property potential following a summer drilling program on the Hurricane zone.