Uranium Top Stories

Canada losing ground as mining investment destination

Report by the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) says the country is not in a good position to benefit from the increasing number of companies ready to make new and significant investments.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 16, 2017 | 8:58 am

These 10 companies spend most looking for gold, copper

Majors and juniors swap roles in $7 billion a year…

Frik Els | February 15, 2017 | 9:09 am

Weak finish for the Canadian Mining Eye Index in Q4 — EY

EY’s Canadian Mining Eye index declined 13% in the last…

Ernst & Young | February 13, 2017 | 9:45 am

Scientist finds three new uranium-rich minerals in Utah

The three new minerals, leesite, leószilárdite and redcanyonite, will allow…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 8:01 am

Canada’s Cameco posts $62 million loss hurt by sinking uranium prices

Prices for the radioactive metal have fallen more than 50%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2017 | 6:56 am

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Areva to resume test drilling for uranium in Nunavut

The company has opened a winter road and intends to move about 200,000 litres of fuel and other supplies to the site.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 19, 2013 | 3:57 pm

Russia set to drive long-term demand for uranium: report

Russia's 1993 disarmament treaty, which requires the nation to unload the radioactive material from discarded nuclear weapons, expires this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 13, 2013 | 4:02 pm

U3O8 Corp. consolidates position as South America’s leading uranium exploration company by acquiring Calypso Uranium Corp.

U3O8 Corp. (TSX: UWE; OTCQX: UWEFF), a Canadian-based company focused on exploration and resource expansion of uranium and associated commodities in South America, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of Calypso Uranium Corp. ("Calypso").

U380 Corp | March 12, 2013 | 12:56 pm

BHP imminent asset sales could raise $25 billion

The mining giant is rushing to sell at least 10 non-core assets to reduce debt and simplify its operations.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2013 | 12:35 pm

First Nations and Quebecers call for moratorium on uranium mines

In addition to multiple non-profit organizations, more than 300 town councils have adopted resolutions to oppose uranium mining.

Kerry Hall | March 11, 2013 | 10:36 pm

Peru predicted to be South America’s first major uranium producer

The country could be putting out millions of pounds within five to six years.

Kerry Hall | March 8, 2013 | 4:28 am

Low-cost uranium recovery from phosphates confirmed

Company says new US plant can produce at a cost of $18 per pound of yellowcake.

Vladimir Basov | March 8, 2013 | 3:25 am

Peak oil is almost here and there’s no magic to counter it

Interview with energy expert Dave Summers on why the coal industry's days aren't necessarily numbered and why new drilling techniques aren't enough to put peak oil off.

Oilprice.com | March 6, 2013 | 8:15 am

Quebec turning hostile to mining

New poll shows most Quebecers disagree with current laws that give priority to mining firms over landowners, Aboriginal communities and municipalities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 5, 2013 | 2:21 pm

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