Uranium resources rss

Cameco awaits market pick-up

Corporate

02 May 2013

Canada's Cameco expects the restart of Japanese reactors and the signing of long-term supply contracts to kick-start the stagnant uranium market. The company saw net earnings drop 93% in the first quarter of 2013.

Uranium company fights Quebec moratorium

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

23 April 2013

A company that has invested CAD120 million in a Quebec uranium project has launched legal action in response to a moratorium on uranium exploration and mining imposed by the provincial government.

Jordanian nuclear decisions soon

Nuclear Policies

18 March 2013

The reactor technology for Jordan's first nuclear power plant is to be decided in mid-May. Meanwhile, the site selection process for the facility is expected to be completed this month.

Fuel cycle roundup #7

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

30 April 2013

• Pinon Ridge licence re-issued
• Approval for Lost Creek dryers
• Gas Hills resource estimate
• Denison completes on Fission

Federal approval for Wiluna

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

02 April 2013

Uranium mining company Toro Energy Limited has been granted federal environmental approval for the Wiluna uranium project in Western Australia. Pending a final investment decision, production is expected to start in 2015.

Cameco confident despite earnings drop

Corporate

11 February 2013

Canada's Cameco has promised to focus on reducing costs after a year that saw net earnings fall despite exceeding annual production targets.