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Madison's Khan project granted a nuclear fuels licence
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted permission for nuclear fuels extraction at Canada-headquartered Madison Metals' Mining Licence 86A – the same licence within Madison West that... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


Deep Yellow head of business development Andrew Mirco
Deep Yellow projects robust uranium demand, prices to stay higher
6th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Pure-play uranium company Deep Yellow aims to produce ten-million pounds a year within the next decade, driven by strong demand and a market deficit, says head of business development Andrew Mirco.... 


BHP Group’s Olympic Dam produces uranium is a byproduct of the copper operations.
Uranium miners say Australia to miss out on boom in nuclear fuel
5th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Uranium explorers are calling on Australian state governments to lift bans on mining the fuel, which is set for a long-term jump in demand as decarbonisation spurs a nuclear energy revival.... 


Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe
South Africa still owns highly enriched uranium, report says
2nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa still has a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Netwerk24 reported, citing Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe. The nation declared its holdings of the nuclear... 


NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
2nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

NexGen Energy raised the cost to build its flagship uranium mine in northern Canada, citing inflationary pressures and engineering expenses in a remote region. The company’s Rook I project in... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


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Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mkango Resources and two of its subsidiaries have signed a mining development agreement with the Malawi government for the project. 


Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand
Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand
29th July 2024 By: Reuters

Long-term uranium contract prices have hit over 16-year highs on supply uncertainty and higher demand from utilities scrambling to secure the radioactive fuel to aggressively expand their capacity... 


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Langer Heinrich mine, Namibia
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A uranium mine in central western Namibia. 


Toronto sees ‘win’ in first new foreign miner listing since 2022
Toronto sees ‘win’ in first new foreign miner listing since 2022
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s arrival in Canada marks the first time since 2022 that a large foreign mining company will list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which has seen new corporate listings slow... 


Coal heap
Speakers stress importance of coal as an energy source, warn of unfair pressure on developing countries
23rd July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With coal consumption having increased by 11% since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the commodity being a mainstay for many countries’ energy mixes, including Australia and India,... 


Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
23rd July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a... 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit from the Mauritanian government to allow for the construction and operation of the project. 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


Paladin CEO Ian Purdy
Paladin Energy aims to crack uranium big league with Canadian takeover
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s top boss says its takeover of Fission Uranium Corp would make it the third-largest publicly traded uranium producer, offering investors an alternative in a sector dominated by two... 


Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

A disparate group including Australian mining lobbyists and environmentalists have banded together to back the government’s renewable energy transition plan, after opposition lawmakers called for... 


Aura’s Tiris uranium project fully permitted for development, operation
15th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project from the Mauritanian government. The company says the... 


Namibian Ministry grants Madison a prospecting licence to expand its Khan mine development
12th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has reported that the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted a licence for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels for... 


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New concrete fastener meets high-load demand
12th July 2024

Global fastener solutions manufacturer fischer India announced the launch of its pre-positioned undercut anchor, or FSU, which is a “ground-breaking addition” to fischer's line-up designed to meet... 


Blue bolts on a white background
Fastener group supports W Cape construction sector
12th July 2024

Fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group’s Cape Town branch is making a significant impact on major projects across the Western Cape, proving that even the smallest... 


Location map of the Honeymoon project
Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update
12th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning and ramp-up are progressing to plan. 


BC Premier David Eby
British Columbia Premier walks tightrope between resource boom, green goals
9th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

British Columbia Premier David Eby sees a way for his province to exploit its abundant resources and proximity to Asia — without sacrificing environmental pledges core to his political platform.... 


LOcation map of the Etango uranium project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
5th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Energy announced a placement to raise A$85-million for the continued development of its Etango-8 project on June 28. 


Honeymoon startup progressing to plan, reports Boss Energy
4th July 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

The commissioning and ramp-up of the Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia is progressing to plan, with the mine having produced 57 364 lb of uranium oxide (U3O8) by the end of last month. Boss... 


Namibia Critical inks MoU for Lofdal thorium offtake
4th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Namibia Critical Metals has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Copenhagen Atomics to sell thorium produced from the Lofdal heavy rare earth project.  


Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa speaking during an Eskom power station visit while still Electricity Minister
Separation of energy portfolio and Ramokgopa’s appointment praised amid rising energy-transition complexity
1st July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The decision to establish a separate energy portfolio with the African National Congress’s Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa as Minister and the Democratic Alliance’s Samantha Graham as Deputy Minister has... 


A uranium enrichment plant
US to start buying up to $2.7bn in domestic nuclear reactor fuel
27th June 2024 By: Reuters

The US is bidding to eventually buy up to $2.7-billion of domestically-supplied enriched uranium, in an effort to boost the supply chain for the nuclear reactor fuel and steer the country away from... 


Recycling to kick in as long-term solution to EU rare earths challenge
27th June 2024 By: Reuters

EU companies are gearing up to take advantage of the huge potential for recycling to supply critical rare earths for the bloc's green transition, but it will take time before there is enough supply... 


Hedge fund making 20% a year for last decade targets uranium M&A
Hedge fund making 20% a year for last decade targets uranium M&A
25th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

A top performing hedge fund is betting the pullback in uranium producer NexGen Energy will be short lived, as the industry’s growing appeal leaves the startup well placed for a potential takeover.... 


Paladin’s uranium deal signals M&A push for rich Canadian deposits
Paladin’s uranium deal signals M&A push for rich Canadian deposits
25th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s C$1.14-billion offer to buy Canadian mining firm Fission Uranium is all about geography. The all-stock deal will give Australia’s Paladin operational control of one of the most... 


France's Orano says Niger has removed mining permit for its Imouraren unit
21st June 2024 By: Reuters

French company Orano said on Thursday that Niger had removed a mining permit for its subsidiary Imouraren. Orano said the decision would have a negative economic impact on Niger and added it... 


US Senate passes bill to support advanced nuclear energy deployment
US Senate passes bill to support advanced nuclear energy deployment
19th June 2024 By: Reuters

The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy capacity, including by speeding permitting and creating new incentives for advanced nuclear reactor... 


Orano at risk of losing Niger uranium mine sought by Russia
Orano at risk of losing Niger uranium mine sought by Russia
18th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Orano could lose the right to mine uranium at one of the largest deposits in the world by June 19 after Niger rejected the French nuclear company’s plan for developing the asset. The move comes as... 


Bill Gates says he's ready to put billions into nuclear power
Bill Gates says he's ready to put billions into nuclear power
18th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Bill Gates said he’s prepared to plow billions of dollars into a next-generation nuclear power plant project in Wyoming to meet growing US power needs. TerraPower, a startup founded by Gates,... 


Location map of the Etango uranium project, in Namibia
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
14th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Resources has announced a moderate increase in the preproduction capital forecast for the project.  


Mawson to acquire Southern Cross Gold in merger
12th June 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Exploration and development company Mawson Gold has announced a nonbinding term sheet with Southern Cross Gold (SXG), outlining its intent to acquire all the ordinary shares of the Australian... 


Despite ‘visible progress’ on loadshedding front, Eskom boss says SA not out of the woods yet
7th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

On day 55 of no loadshedding in South Africa, on May 21, newly appointed Eskom boss Dan Marokane warned that the country was “not of out the woods yet” in terms of more reliable energy supply.... 


A wind turbine and a fossil fuel-powered plant
Investment in clean energy to reach $2tr this year, outpacing investment in fossil fuels
6th June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Investment in clean energy technologies will climb to $2-trillion this year, almost double the amount spent on fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Two-thirds of the... 


Uranium oxide
Russia said to seek takeover of France’s uranium assets in Niger
3rd June 2024 By: Bloomberg

Russia is seeking to take over uranium assets in Niger held by a State-controlled French company, according to people informed about the matter, in a further challenge to Western interests in... 


Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute
Berkeley seeks $1bn in damages from Spain over uranium mine dispute
28th May 2024 By: Reuters

Australian mining group Berkeley Energia said on Tuesday it had filed a request for an arbitration to seek $1-billion in damages from the Spanish government after it refused to give final approval... 


GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa
GE Vernova showcases solutions to power the continent forward at Enlit Africa
21st May 2024

As Africa continues its unique energy transition journey, GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is participating at Enlit Africa, encouraging power sector stakeholders to collectively assume responsibility to... 


A US uranium enrichment plant
US to offer up to $3.4bn for nuclear fuel makers in June
17th May 2024 By: Bloomberg

The US plans to start soliciting bids worth as much as $3.4-billion to buy domestically produced nuclear reactor fuel as soon as next month, according to a government notice. The funding includes... 


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