Uranium Top Stories

World’s top uranium miner Cameco swings to loss in first quarter

The uranium producer logged a C$18.3 million loss in the first quarter of 2019, compared with a profit of C$57.8 million a year ago.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 1, 2019 | 9:43 am

Australia approves Cameco’s controversial uranium mine

Developing Yeelirrie, one of Australia’s biggest undeveloped uranium deposit, will…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 26, 2019 | 4:45 pm

Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely…

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2019 | 8:55 am

ALX executes agreement to earn 51% interest in the Close Lake uranium project

ALX and Orano are on the verge of initiating a…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 24, 2019 | 6:51 am

Australian mining group asks government to repeal nuclear power ban

The Minerals Council of Australia issued a communiqué following Scott…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 22, 2019 | 7:27 am

Namibia’s uranium production to triple by 2017

Uranium production in Namibia is expected to triple by 2017 with the ramp-up of the massive Husab mine, states a senior government official.

Andrew Topf | March 27, 2016 | 12:52 pm

This country just ended its coal power production

Scotland has stopped generating electricity from coal for the first time in more than 100 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2016 | 6:05 am

Commodity bulls twisting in the wind

After rebound in sentiment, mining and metals sector increasingly vulnerable to outside shocks says new report.

Frik Els | March 23, 2016 | 3:09 pm

The end of the global diversified miner?

New report predicts mining's majors will increasingly move away from diversification strategies to concentrate on competitiveness in certain core sectors.

Frik Els | March 22, 2016 | 4:04 pm

The richest and poorest countries in the world

The world economy is complex, but today’s series of maps will allow you to simplify your understanding of the relative wealth of people around the globe.

Visual Capitalist | March 21, 2016 | 2:52 pm

Thom Calandra: Precious metals, uranium & other key commodities to watch

Thom discusses a few of his favorite picks, including a new gold producer in Mexico, Canarc Resources.

Palisade Radio | March 21, 2016 | 1:51 pm

Private capital is ready to invest $7 billion in mining

Half of private capital funds say it's easier to find attractive investments in the sector new study finds.

Frik Els | March 20, 2016 | 4:34 pm

March mining madness as copper, iron ore prices rebound

Volatile metal and mining stocks enjoy another huge rally Thursday as copper jumps to four-and-a-half month high and the iron ore price surges 5.5%.

Frik Els | March 17, 2016 | 4:58 pm

Mapping the transformation of global nuclear energy

INTERACTIVE: Nuclear electricity output set to grow at fastest clip in over 20 years increasing annual uranium supply needs by more than 100 million pounds.

Frik Els | March 14, 2016 | 4:02 pm

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