Mendoza legislature kills controversial mining law

On publication in Mendoza’s Official Bulletin on December 31, Law 7722 will be reinstalled.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 31, 2019 | 7:00 am

Scientists develop system to remove contaminants from nuclear wastewater

The method makes use of a process called shock electrodialysis and it could help improve the economics and environmental impact of nuclear power plants.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 31, 2019 | 6:30 am

Massive protests force Argentinian governor to abolish mining law

Just a week ago, Mendoza's legislature passed a law that allowed for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 29, 2019 | 7:30 am

Protests in Argentina following modification of mining law

The new version of Law 7722 allows for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 22, 2019 | 8:00 am

Australia taking baby steps towards nuclear energy

A parliamentary report suggests the island nation should consider the prospect of nuclear technology as part of its future energy mix.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 15, 2019 | 8:00 am

NexGen advances Arrow toward feasibility

Indicated resources at Arrow stand at 2.9 million tonnes grading 4.03% U3O8 for 256.6 million lb. uranium oxide.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 12, 2019 | 11:01 am

ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure

Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 10, 2019 | 9:39 am

Uranium miners rise after Trump panel urges US buy domestic

Any government intervention could be a windfall for the handful of domestic uranium miners, including Energy Fuels and Ur-Energy, two companies that earlier petitioned the White House to put a 25% domestic market quota on foreign imports .

Bloomberg News | December 5, 2019 | 5:48 am

Peru ready to mine uranium, government says

A representative for the Ministry of Energy and Mines said her department is working towards the responsible mining and management of the resource.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | December 1, 2019 | 9:58 am

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