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Low emissions from Canadian uranium mining
Uranium mining and milling contribute only a small amount to nuclear energy's already low greenhouse gas emissions, the first comprehensive life cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions produced from Canadian uranium mining operations has found.
Energy & Environment
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Friday, 9 September 2016
EPA approval for Wiluna expansion
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has today recommended for approval Toro Energy's proposal to extend the Wiluna uranium project, the second uranium approval by the regulator within a month.
Uranium & Fuel
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Tuesday, 6 September 2016
Areva initiates creation of New Co
Ahead of the sale of its reactor business to EDF, Areva has begun the process of splitting off its nuclear fuel cycle activities into a new entity, tentatively referred to as 'New Co'.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Rio Tinto buys into Eclipse uranium project
Rio Tinto will fund up to AUD5 million ($3.8 million) in exploration expenditure to earn a 90% stake in one of Eclipse Metals' uranium projects in Australia's Northern Territory. It will also have right of first refusal over various other Eclipse uranium tenements in the state.
Uranium & Fuel
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Monday, 22 August 2016
US quarterly uranium production up
The US produced more uranium in the second quarter of 2016 than in the first, according to the latest update from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Production for the first half of 2016 remained lower than the same period in 2015.
Uranium & Fuel
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Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Areva disappointed with Kiggavik decision
Areva Resources Canada said it is "very disappointed" with a decision by Canadian ministers not to approve the proposed Kiggavik uranium project. The project has been placed in in care and maintenance while the company considers its next steps.
Uranium & Fuel
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Thursday, 4 August 2016
Canadian government upholds Kiggavik recommendation
The Canadian government has agreed with a 2015 recommendation by the Nunavut Impact Review Board that the Kiggavik uranium project should not proceed at this time, but said proponent Areva Resources Canada may resubmit the project for consideration in the future.
Uranium & Fuel
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Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Fourth phase complete at Etango
Bannerman Resources has completed work to de-risk the heap leaching process it intends to use at its Etango uranium project in Namibia. The fifth and final stage of testing is now underway at the Etango heap leach demonstration plant.
Uranium & Fuel
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Wednesday, 27 July 2016
Paladin announces Namibian and Australian sales
Paladin Energy has announced plans to sell 24% of the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia and up to 75% stake of its Manyingee project in Western Australia. The transactions stand to raise over $200 million.
Corporate
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Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Wiluna traditional owners sign agreement
Toro Energy has signed a mining agreement with the Wiluna People, the traditional owners of land including uranium deposits the company proposes to mine as part of the Wiluna project in Western Australia.
Uranium & Fuel
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Thursday, 7 July 2016
Areva outlines restructuring plan
France's Areva today presented plans for the sale of a majority stake of its reactor business to EDF and a restructuring through the creation of a new company focused on the nuclear fuel cycle. The process is expected to be completed next year.
Corporate
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Wednesday, 15 June 2016
Ur-Energy streamlines US operations
US uranium producer Ur-Energy has announced cost-saving measures with workforce reductions across all of its locations including the Lost Creek site in Wyoming, citing uranium spot market conditions. The company currently has no plans for further exploration at its Wyoming sites.
Uranium & Fuel
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Thursday, 9 June 2016
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The US produced more uranium in the second quarter of 2016 than in the first, according to the latest update from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Production for the first half of 2016 remained lower than the same period in 2015. 
Areva Resources Canada said it is "very disappointed" with a decision by Canadian ministers not to approve the proposed Kiggavik uranium project. The project has been placed in in care and maintenance while the company considers its next steps.
Bannerman Resources has completed work to de-risk the heap leaching process it intends to use at its Etango uranium project in Namibia. The fifth and final stage of testing is now underway at the Etango heap leach demonstration plant.
Paladin Energy has announced plans to sell 24% of the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia and up to 75% stake of its Manyingee project in Western Australia. The transactions stand to raise over $200 million.
Toro Energy has signed a mining agreement with the Wiluna People, the traditional owners of land including uranium deposits the company proposes to mine as part of the Wiluna project in Western Australia.