Uranium Top Stories

The world’s largest nuclear power station went on a treasure hunt—here’s what they found

As operator of the world’s largest nuclear power station, Bruce Power LP generates staggering amounts of electricity — roughly 50 terawatts each year, according to James Scongack, the Tiverton, Ont.-based company’s vice-president of corporate affairs.

GE Reports | October 25, 2016 | 2:36 am

Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales

The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18%…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 6:57 am

BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year

He said he had intended to announce his retirement last…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2016 | 4:55 am

World’s top miner BHP Billiton finally sees signs of recovery in mining

BHP is not the first major player to flag green…

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 19, 2016 | 3:47 am

Argentinian province to launch mining referendum

A moratorium in place since 2003 bans open-pit mining and…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 18, 2016 | 1:10 pm

Australian PM open to uranium sales to India

Uranium sales are set to be a key issue of discussions between Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her counterparts in New Delhi during an official visit to India.

Marc Howe | October 17, 2012 | 12:43 am

More than half of mining execs think industry is on its way up

Mining executives see lots of more sunny days in 2013 with 55% of participants in a recent survey saying they believe their sector will perform better than it did in the first half of 2012.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 15, 2012 | 3:39 pm

Areva mothballs Namibia uranium mine

The price of the nuclear fuel is down 10% in just the last three months.

Frik Els | October 12, 2012 | 7:58 pm

Western Australia a step closer to green-lighting uranium mine

The Western Australian government has issued a key approval for Toro Energy's Wiluna uranium project, bringing the proposed mine a large margin nearer to completion.

Marc Howe | October 10, 2012 | 11:32 pm

Gold One fires over 75% of its workers

South Africa's Gold One followed Amplats example and fired Tuesday 1,435 of its 1,900 Ezulwini employees in South Africa, after a week-long illegal strike.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 9, 2012 | 4:05 pm

Australia’s growth prospects downgraded by IMF on commodities dependence

The International Monetary Fund's 2013 growth forecast for Australia has been moderately reduced due to the country's significant exposure to international commodities markets.

Marc Howe | October 8, 2012 | 11:07 pm

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to shore up their access to resources.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 1:38 am

The “boom” might be over but Kiwis still flock to Australia

A record number of skilled New Zealanders involved in trade are leaving their country to take up higher paying jobs in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2012 | 2:09 pm

Latin America poised to become uranium superpower

Uranium exploration and production is on a fast track in Latin American, as investors begin to realize that a few small-cap companies are controlling deposits that could be worth billions of dollars.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 29, 2012 | 12:05 pm

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