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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.

Uranium & Fuel 26 July 2024

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

The project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is being developed by China National Nuclear Corporation, with work beginning on Friday, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority.

Uranium & Fuel 15 July 2024

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First Honeymoon shipment bound for Europe

First Honeymoon shipment bound for Europe

Boss Energy is set to make its first delivery of uranium since restarting the project in South Australia after a decade under care-and-maintenance.

Uranium & Fuel 04 July 2024

Rössing eyes operation beyond 2036

Rössing eyes operation beyond 2036

2023 production from the Rössing uranium mine in Namibia was 10% higher than in 2022 and in line with operational plans, and Rössing Uranium Ltd says it is focused on extending the life of the mine beyond 2036.

Uranium & Fuel 25 June 2024

Paladin acquires Fission, creating multi-asset uranium company

Paladin acquires Fission, creating multi-asset uranium company

Australia-headquartered Paladin Energy Limited is to acquire Canadian uranium project developer Fission Uranium Corp in a transaction the companies say will create a "globally significant uranium company" listed on Australian and Canadian stock exchanges and will help advance Fission's Patterson Lake South project towards production.

Corporate 24 June 2024

Uranium recovery starts at Finnish mine

Uranium recovery starts at Finnish mine

Finnish mining company Terrafame has begun recovering natural uranium as a by-product of zinc and nickel production at its Sotkamo mine in Talvivaara in the north-east of the country.

Uranium & Fuel 19 June 2024

Preparatory activities begin at Imouraren

Preparatory activities begin at Imouraren

Orano has restarted preparatory work for the Imouraren uranium mine in Niger where the company has previously said it intends to carry out an in-situ leach pilot programme - but press reports suggest the Nigerien mining ministry might be about to revoke the operating permit for the project.

Uranium & Fuel 17 June 2024

Uranium production resumes at Texas project

Uranium production resumes at Texas project

The start-up of production at Alta Mesa - a joint venture of enCore Energy and Boss Energy - sees enCore become the only US uranium producer with multiple production facilities currently in operation and is the second start-up in eight weeks for Boss Energy. The first shipment of yellowcake is expected in 60-90 days' time.

Uranium & Fuel 14 June 2024

Kazatomprom gets go-ahead for Inkai 3 pilot

Kazatomprom gets go-ahead for Inkai 3 pilot

The national atomic company has signed a new subsoil use agreement with Kazakhstan's Minister of Energy and received approval for up to four years of pilot production of a total of 701 tU from the Inkai 3 deposit.

Uranium & Fuel 13 June 2024

Inaugural ISL tests completed at third Canadian uranium deposit

Inaugural ISL tests completed at third Canadian uranium deposit

A test programme at the Midwest uranium project in Saskatchewan has validated that the Midwest Main deposit possesses the characteristics necessary for an in-situ leach operation, Denison Mines Corp has announced.

Uranium & Fuel 04 June 2024