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In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In an interview for the World Nuclear News podcast NexGen Energy CEO and President Leigh Curyer set out the path ahead for what he calls their world-leading project in Canada, and gave his overview of the uranium sector's prospects.

Perspectives 18 March 2024


Ur-Energy to 'build out' second Wyoming project

Ur-Energy to 'build out' second Wyoming project

Ur-Energy has announced a decision to "build out" the fully permitted and licensed Shirley Basin Project in Carbon County, Wyoming. The company recently made its first shipment of uranium from the restarted Lost Creek project.

Uranium & Fuel 14 March 2024


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Updated study extends Niger mine life

Updated study extends Niger mine life

An updated feasibility study for Global Atomic's Dasa project has more than doubled the mine life with uranium production increasing by 55%. The company has also announced its fourth offtake agreement for the mine, where processing operations are expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

Uranium & Fuel 07 March 2024


Podcast: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

Podcast: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

NexGen Energy President and CEO Leigh Curyer discusses the uranium market outlook and outlines progress on the Rook 1 project in Canada, which he says will potentially supply 25-30% of the world's mined uranium supply.

Perspectives 01 March 2024


Sweden moves to lift uranium mining ban

Sweden moves to lift uranium mining ban

Sweden's Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari has announced the launch of an investigation to abolish the country's ban on uranium mining. The move was welcomed by Australia-based Aura Energy, which hopes to extract uranium as a by-product from its 100%-owned Häggån polymetallic project in Sweden.

Uranium & Fuel 26 February 2024


Resource upgrades prompt revised Mulga Rock study

Resource upgrades prompt revised Mulga Rock study

Deep Yellow Ltd is to revise its definitive feasibility study for the Mulga Rock project in Western Australia after a 26% increase in uranium resources and a "substantial uplift" in critical mineral value at Mulga Rock East. The company is planning production in 2028.

Uranium & Fuel 26 February 2024


Podcast: Newcleo's Andrew Murdoch on its lead-cooled fast reactor plans

Podcast: Newcleo's Andrew Murdoch on its lead-cooled fast reactor plans

Newcleo's UK operations managing director sets out the benefits of its lead-cooled fast reactor technology, its plans for a demonstrator reactor and MOX fuel factory in France, and its future goal of rolling out up to 20 of its reactors in the UK.

Perspectives 01 February 2024


Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted Bannerman Energy a mining licence for its Etango uranium project. Initial contracts have been awarded for the Etango early works programme.

Uranium & Fuel 15 December 2023


enCore and Boss Energy form strategic partnership

enCore and Boss Energy form strategic partnership

enCore Energy of the USA has entered into an agreement with Australia's Boss Energy, through which Boss will acquire a 30% stake in enCore's Alta Mesa in-situ leach project in South Texas.

Uranium & Fuel 06 December 2023


ENEC and Kazatomprom sign commercial uranium contract

ENEC and Kazatomprom sign commercial uranium contract

Kazakhstan’s Kazatomprom has signed its first commercial uranium fuel supply contract with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, for the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant.

Uranium & Fuel 04 December 2023