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The nuGen™ green hydrogen fuel cell truck retrofitted from a diesel-powered vehicle.
Mining needs to commit to intensified decarbonisation goals, consulting firm shows
9th January 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The mining industry needs to commit to an intensified pursuit of decarbonisation goals amid the rate of greening being too slow to meet science-based targets, consulting services firm dss+ points... 


The Husab uranium mine in Namibia
Namibia seeks investment in nuclear power from China
7th January 2025 By: Bloomberg

Namibia, one of the world’s largest uranium producers, is seeking investment from China in nuclear power to boost its role in the global push to clean energy. “We want to add value to our uranium... 


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Inkai JV suspension catches Cameco by surprise
6th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Production activity at block No. 1 of the Inkai uranium deposit in Kazakhstan has been temporarily suspended, a move that has caught joint venture (JV) partner Cameco off guard. In response to... 


Peninsula names new MD and CEO
6th January 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed uranium producer Peninsula Energy has appointed George Bauk as its new MD and CEO, effective January 20. The announcement follows the company’s structured succession plan initiated... 


Mongolia reaches deal for $1.6bn uranium mine with France's Orano
27th December 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Mongolia said on Friday it had reached a preliminary agreement with France's Orano Mining Group to develop a long-expected uranium mining project worth $1.6-billion. A draft agreement for the deal... 


France's Orano launches arbitration against Niger over mining licence
20th December 2024 By: Reuters

French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Friday it had started arbitration proceedings against Niger, after Niger withdrew the mining licence of Orano's subsidiary Imouraren. Niger's military-led... 


The Lance processing plant
Peninsula restarts uranium production at Wyoming mine
19th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium production has restarted at ASX-listed Peninsula Energy's flagship Lance project, in Wyoming, in the US, after a five-year hiatus. The restart of production at Lance as a low-pH in situ... 


Fission Uranium's PLS project
Canada clears Paladin's $789m Fission Uranium takeover
19th December 2024 By: Reuters

Australia's Paladin Energy has received the final green light it needed from Canadian authorities to buy Fission Uranium in a C$1.14-billion ($789.1-million) deal that cements is position as a... 


The water storage dam built at Etango
Bannerman reports good progress on Etango early works contracts
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Early works construction activities at Australia- and Namibia-listed Bannerman Energy's Etango uranium project, in Namibia, are progressing well, with the 24-month bulk earthworks contract, awarded... 


Deep Yellow reports 18% increase in ore reserves at Tumas
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Deep Yellow has updated the ore reserve estimate for its Tumas uranium project, in Namibia, reporting an 18% increase to 79.3-million pounds of uranium octoxide (U3O8) at 298 ppm. This... 


Global Atomic advancing uranium mine operations, first production expected in 2026
18th December 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Uranium company Global Atomic Corporation is making significant strides towards achieving first production at its high-grade Dasa uranium mine, in Niger, by the first quarter of 2026. Despite... 


A work camp at the Tiris project
Aura raises A$9m to advance Tiris development activities
17th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Aim-listed Aura Energy has received firm commitments to raise about A$9-million through the issue of 64.28-million shares at an issue price of A$0.14 a share. Proceeds will be used to... 


An image of the Tiris uranium project
Assessment shows internal growth opportunity at Aura’s Mauritania project
13th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Aura Energy has undertaken an assessment of the opportunities for future capacity expansion at the flagship Tiris uranium project, in Mauritania, demonstrating the significant internal... 


Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
Australia’s opposition reveals A$331bn nuclear power plan
13th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Australia’s main opposition group laid out a A$331-billion plan to create a taxpayer-funded nuclear power industry in just over a decade, despite the nation’s top scientists saying renewable energy... 


The Cigar Lake mine
Canada weighs export taxes on uranium, oil if Trump starts trade war
12th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

Canada is examining the use of export taxes on major commodities it exports to the US — including uranium, oil and potash — if incoming President Donald Trump carries out his threat to impose broad... 


GTI Energy starts scoping study at US project as resource increases by 50%
12th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed uranium company GTI Energy has increased the mineral resource estimate (MRE) of its Lo Herma project, in the Power River basin, in Wyoming, in the US, by 50% to 8.57-million pounds... 


Lotus reshapes board as Kayelekera restart approaches
12th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Lotus Resources is refining its leadership structure as it advances toward the planned restart of its Kayelekera uranium project in Malawi by the third quarter of 2025. Greg Bittar, who... 


Further measures to lower exposure to diesel particulate matter.
New commitment to reduce exposure to diesel emissions in underground mines
11th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

A most fundamental human need is to breathe fresh air. Yet, for millions of people working in underground mines across the globe, this is not a given. Now, members of the international ICMM mining... 


An image showing the Madaouéla mine
GoviEx, subsidiary starts arbitration process with Niger over uranium project
10th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Mineral resources company GoviEx Uranium and its subsidiary GoviEx Niger have started arbitration proceedings against Niger under the Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes Between... 


Beatrix 4 shaft
Neo Energy acquires Sibanye-Stillwater’s Beatrix 4 shaft, including the Beisa uranium project
9th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to sell its Beatrix 4 shaft, in the Free State, to LSE-listed uranium exploration and development company Neo Energy Metals for R500-million in... 


ERA announces leadership changes amid Rio Tinto acquisition
9th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) has announced leadership changes as it navigates the transition following Rio Tinto’s decision to compulsorily acquire the company. CEO and MD Brad Welsh will... 


Star Minerals shareholders approve Namibia project earn in
9th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Shareholders of ASX-listed Star Minerals have approved the Cobra uranium project earn in, in the Erongo region of Namibia, at a general meeting held on December 6. Earlier this month, Star... 


The Sweetwater plant.
UEC completes acquisition of Rio Tinto uranium assets
9th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE American-listed Uranium Energy has completed the acquisition of Rio Tinto's Wyoming assets, comprising the Sweetwater plant and a portfolio of uranium mining properties with about 175-million... 


Moab completes validation drilling programme in Tanzania
9th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-listed Moab Minerals has completed drilling at the Manyoni uranium project, in Tanzania, and the first batch of assay results is expected in late December or early January. Moab has now... 


Lotus increases mineral resource at Botswana project
6th December 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources’ recent infill drill programme has successfully converted a significant portion of the inferred mineral resources at the Letlhakane uranium project, in Botswana, into the... 


Paladin restarts Langer Heinrich plant following shutdown
5th December 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Australia-based uranium producer Paladin Energy has reported that the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) plant, in Namibia, has been restarted following the planned November shutdown. During the shutdown,... 


Kraftblock co-founder and CEO Dr Martin Schichtel.
Mines urged to fill renewables gaps with green electrons from on-site waste heat
5th December 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Mines using renewable energy are being encouraged to harvest and store heat wasted during minerals processing and to then use its green electrons to close renewables intermittency gaps that come... 


NexGen inks first uranium sales deals with major US utilities
NexGen inks first uranium sales deals with major US utilities
5th December 2024 By: Reuters

Canada-based uranium miner NexGen Energy said on Wednesday it had signed its first agreements with US utility companies to supply five-million pounds of the nuclear fuel ingredient. Uranium will... 


France's Orano says it has lost control of uranium mine in Niger
4th December 2024 By: Reuters

French nuclear fuels company Orano said on Wednesday that authorities in Niger have taken control of its Somair uranium mine as the military-led government steps up pressure on foreign investors in... 


Firms launch physical uranium buying for small investors using blockchain
Firms launch physical uranium buying for small investors using blockchain
4th December 2024 By: Reuters

A blockchain platform and a uranium trading company launched a marketplace on Tuesday to allow small investors to buy physical uranium, hoping to boost spot liquidity in the niche commodity.... 


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