Weak uranium prices force Cameco to halt two operations in Canada

Countercyclical investors sitting on $8 billion unspent funds have been waiting for clear signs of a market bottom. The wait may well be over.

Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.

First international conference about geosynthetics in mining begins Monday.

Here is one interpretation of how much is left on Earth.

The country lifted a long-standing ban on selling uranium to energy-starved India in 2012 and both have been negotiating a nuclear safeguards agreement since then.

This year's uranium delivery is not expected to be affected.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Homestake Mining reached an agreement requiring the company to assess contamination and address safety hazards at four abandoned uranium mines.

The Canadian uranium producer said move aims to ensure safety ahead of Saturday's announced strike.

Involves splitting electric utilities generation businesses, exporting nuclear plants.