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Plea for nuclear in Australian energy policy
Plea for nuclear in Australian energy policy
Australia should remove barriers to nuclear power so that it can be considered as an electricity generation option inside an apolitical future energy policy, a national think tank has told the government.
Nuclear Policies · Thursday, 6 February 2014
Quasar eyes April start-up for Four Mile
Quasar eyes April start-up for Four Mile
Four Mile 48Quasar Resources anticipates mining operations starting at the Four Mile uranium mine in South Australia in April, but project partner Alliance Resources has yet to agree on a development plan.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Contract awarded for molybdenum facility
Contract awarded for molybdenum facility
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has awarded a contract worth A$83 million ($73 million) to design and construct a new molybdenum-99 manufacturing facility to Watpac Limited.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Rössing eases in to restart
Rössing eases in to restart
Rössing operations (Rössing Uranium Ltd)_48Namibia's Rössing uranium mine is gradually resuming operations after one of two leaching modules returned to service. The mine has been out of action following a leach tank failure late last year.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 20 January 2014
Fuel cycle roundup #19
Fuel cycle roundup #19

• More U at Manyingee
• African projects refinanced
• Nichols Ranch gearing up
• PEA for Peruvian project
• Fuel contract for Hanhikivi

Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 17 January 2014
Tank failure investigations continue
Tank failure investigations continue
An independent expert is looking into the cause of a leaching tank rupture at the Ranger uranium mine in Australia. The incident followed a similar failure at Rössing in Namibia, which is also under investigation.
Regulation & Safety · Tuesday, 17 December 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #18
Fuel cycle roundup #18
• First uranium leaves Lost Creek
• Construction starts at Four Mile
• Westinghouse fuel deal extended
• Cameco out of South Texas exploration
• Talvivaara not worried by permit recall
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Slurry spill at Ranger
Slurry spill at Ranger
Ranger 48A leaching tank has failed at the Ranger uranium mine in Australia, releasing a large volume of acidic slurry mixture. However, owner Energy Resources of Australia reported that the spill has been contained within the mine's processing area.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 9 December 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #17
Fuel cycle roundup #17
• Toro confirms Wiluna resources
• More reserves found at Lost Creek
• White Mesa mill to go on standby
• Azincourt buys Peruvian assets
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Honeymoon on hold
Honeymoon on hold
Honeymoon at night 48The Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia has been mothballed due to low uranium prices and high operating costs. The project will be maintained so that operations can resume when financially viable.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 15 November 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #15
Fuel cycle roundup #15
• Environmental permit for Retortillo
• Wiluna resource upgrade
• More Namibian resources for Forsys
• A-Cap boosts Botswana resources
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 18 October 2013
Brine in decline
Brine in decline
Ranger brine concentrator, September 2013 (ERA) 64x48A new brine concentrator has started operation at Energy Resources of Australia's (ERA's) Ranger mine. It will process wastewater inventories and support a rehabilitation program.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 20 September 2013
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