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No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease
No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease
Energy Resources of Australia Limited says it is disappointed with the Northern Territory Government's decision not to renew the mineral lease for the Jabiluka high-grade uranium deposit. Any decision about the future use of the site now rests with the Federal Government, in consultation with key stakeholders.
Friday, 26 July 2024
Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine
Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine
Australia-based mineral company Aura Energy Limited announced it has received from the Mauritanian government the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project in the West African country.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 15 July 2024
Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights
Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights
The Vancouver-based company said it has been informed by the Minister of Mines, by letter, "that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit, which is now in the public domain".
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 5 July 2024
Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project
Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project
France's Orano has announced that Nigerien authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine, which was issued to its subsidiary Imouraren SA in 2009.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 21 June 2024
Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project
Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project
Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued a mining licence to Deep Yellow Ltd for the Tumas uranium project. The company says it is aiming to make a final investment decision on the project in the third quarter of 2024.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 18 December 2023
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 · Friday, 15 December 2023
CNSC renews licences for Cameco uranium operations
CNSC renews licences for Cameco uranium operations
The renewed licences authorise the company to continue to operate the Key Lake, McArthur River and Rabbit Lake sites. Rabbit Lake's renewed licence is valid until October 2038, and those for Key Lake and McArthur River until October 2043.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 26 October 2023
NexGen's Rook I proceeds to provincial public review
NexGen's Rook I proceeds to provincial public review
NexGen Energy has completed the Provincial Environmental Assessment technical review process and submission of the Final Provincial Environmental Impact Statement for its flagship Rook I project to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Final licence release for reclaimed Cluff Lake mine
Final licence release for reclaimed Cluff Lake mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has revoked the uranium mine licence held by Orano Canada Inc for the fully decommissioned Cluff Lake Project in northwestern Saskatchewan, clearing the way for Orano to transfer the site to the Province of Saskatchewan - a first for any modern uranium mine in Canada.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 12 May 2023
Licence application milestone for PLS
Licence application milestone for PLS
Fission Uranium Corp has filed its application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a licence to construct a uranium mine and mill facility at the Patterson Lake South high-grade uranium project in Saskatchewan and begun front-end engineering design for the project.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 27 April 2023
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