Uranium Top Stories

Scientists show lasers can detect weapons-grade uranium from a distance

Researchers in the United States may have made a breakthrough in the quest to discern between uranium used for power generation and material that is being made into nuclear weapons.

Andrew Topf | March 9, 2017 | 11:51 am

PDAC 2017 Convention exceeds expectations

Over 24,000 people attended this year's Prospectors & Developers Association…

PDAC | March 8, 2017 | 1:05 pm

Cameco mulling sale of U.S. assets

According to its CEO, Cameco is in the early stages…

Andrew Topf | March 6, 2017 | 1:48 pm

Canada’s Gov’t gives mining explorers a full extra year of tax credit

The 15% Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which was slated to…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 6, 2017 | 2:00 am

Scientists discover why world’s richest ore deposits were formed

Scientists have discovered why some of the richest ore deposits…

University of Tasmania | February 28, 2017 | 12:54 pm

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Australia’s mining slowdown will set off ‘wave of consolidation’

New report predicts Australian mining sector growth to fall sharply through 2017 and pressure of weakening mineral prices will spark industry consolidation.

Frik Els | November 4, 2013 | 6:41 pm

Embrace nuclear energy: Climate scientists to environmental groups

Wind and solar power won't be enough to prevent extreme climate change, top climate scientists say in open letter to environmental groups.

Ana Komnenic | November 3, 2013 | 10:43 pm

First signs of a slow down in global CO2 emissions

The rate at which CO2 emissions are rising has slowed, although total emissions reached a record high in 2012.

Ana Komnenic | November 3, 2013 | 8:16 pm

Cameco’s profit up 324%, Cigar Lake mine to begin production in Q1 2014

The miner's shares were up close to 6% in both Canada and the US stock exchanges.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2013 | 4:01 pm

Cameco’s investors told to not hold their breath over Cigar Lake

Canadian miner may not kick-off its Cigar Lake uranium project in early 2014 after all.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 29, 2013 | 5:06 pm

Fukushima on yellow alert after 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning in Japan

Plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co has ordered workers to evacuate facilities and move to higher ground.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2013 | 7:08 pm

Greenland says yes to uranium mining

Parliament voted Thursday to end a decades-long ban on mining for radioactive materials.

Ana Komnenic | October 25, 2013 | 12:26 am

Iranian lawmaker speaks out on 20% uranium enrichment bargaining chip

"Currently no need is felt for production of 20 per cent-enriched uranium."

MINING.com Editor | October 23, 2013 | 11:20 pm

About 50% of B.C. junior miners won’t be around by 2015—report

The 15 mining executives interviewed said this is "healthy" and part of the industry’s "natural cycle."

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 21, 2013 | 4:05 pm

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