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• New Study Examines The Future Of The Global Nuclear Fuel Processing Industry To 2020

  The Nuclear Fuel Processing Market to Grow at an AAGR of 6.4% during 2009–2020 - By Stephen Heiser - GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of the Global Nuclear Fuel Processing Industry to 2020” provides in-depth analysis and forecasts for the global nuclear fuel processing industry. ... Posted Mar 12 2010, 08:48 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, study, report, mining, ENERGY, nuclear, power, fuel, findings, gbi research, processing, 2020, nuclear fuel processing

• AREVA And Jordan's JAEC Ink Historical Nuclear Power And Mining Agreement

  This recent agreement paves the way for a long-term partnership between AREVA and JAEC in the development of Jordan’s nuclear power generation program - By Stephen Heiser - His Excellency Mr Abu Hammour, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Jordan, His Excellency Dr Khaled Toukan, Chairman of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC), Anne Lauvergeon, CEO of AREVA, and Jean-Jacques Gautrot, Vice-Chairman of Nabataean Energy*, have signed a mining agreement for the uranium resources in the region of Central Jordan. This announcement follows the initial agreement signed between AREVA and JAEC in October 2008 for the joint exploration of the zone. ... Posted Feb 23 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: AREVA, France, mining, agreement, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, JAEC, ENERGY, nuclear, power, cooperation, Jordan, Nabataean Energy, sign

• Cameco Re-enters Underground Development At Cigar Lake Uranium Mine

  ALL AMOUNTS ARE STATED IN CDN $ (UNLESS NOTED) - By Chris Smith - Cameco Corporation has announced that crews safely re-entered the main working level of the Cigar Lake mine, 480 metres below surface, on February 10, 2010. Prior to re-entry, the mine was fully dewatered and the main shaft refurbished including installation of the ladderway, replacement of electrical and mechanical components, and extension of the in-shaft pumping system. ... Posted Feb 19 2010, 08:03 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Cameco, mining, ENERGY, nuclear, power, mine, cigar lake

• Urex Energy Completes Sale Of Argentine Subsidary

  The Company will use the proceeds of the sale to pay down debt and to focus on developing its 100% owned La Jara Mesa Extension uranium property in New Mexico - By Stephen Heiser - Urex Energy Corporation reports that it has completed the sale of its 100% owned Argentine subsidiary, United Energy Metals SA (UEM), to Patagonia Resources Ltd., a corporation domiciled in the British Virgin Islands. ... Posted Feb 18 2010, 08:10 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, mining, ENERGY, nuclear, power, New Mexico, argentina, Urex, urex energy

• New Uranium Production Cycle Assessment Service Debuts

  International Experts Conclude IAEA Peer Review of the Brazil Uranium Production Site - Edited by Linton Levy - A new IAEA service for the promotion of best practices and safety in the uranium production cycle, the Uranium Production Site Appraisal Team (UPSAT), was first used to review the uranium production site of Caetité, State of Bahia, Brazil, in a two-week visit of the site that was completed on 5 February 2010. ... Posted Feb 12 2010, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Brazil, IAEA, mining, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, INB, Uranium Production Site Appraisal Team, upsat, Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil

• UEC Advances Permitting At Palangana And Goliad ISR Projects

  Uranium Energy Corp Advances Permitting at Palangana and Goliad ISR Projects - By Linton Levy - Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) is pleased to announce that the public comment period for the Radioactive Material License (“RML”) for the Company’s Palangana ISR Uranium Project in Duval County, Texas, has closed without receiving any comments. The Company anticipates that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) will approve the license before the end of this month. When the RML is approved, the Palangana project will have obtained all the permits needed to start operations. ... Posted Jan 20 2010, 08:24 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, mining, Texas, nuclear, ISR, Goliad, uec, Palangana, Uranium Energy Corp, anthony, in situ

• Ur-Energy Announces New Venture At Hauber Project With Bayswater Uranium

  The Company's properties at the Hauber Project, in Crook County Wyoming, include 205 unpatented lode mining claims and one State of Wyoming Uranium Lease - By Christopher Smith - Ur-Energy Inc. is pleased to announce that Bayswater Uranium Corporation has joined the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary... Posted Dec 03 2009, 08:03 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, mergers, mining, cooperation, Bayswater Uranium, hauber project, Ur-Energy

• Continental Precious Minerals Encouraged By Swedish Government's Uranium Mining Statements

  Encouraged by Prime Minister Reinfeldt's strong endorsement of the uranium mining industry - By April Murelio - Continental Precious Minerals Inc. has announced that it is encouraged by Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's recent comments on uranium mining. Mr. Reinfeldt indicated his government... Posted Oct 14 2009, 08:34 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Sweden, mining, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Continental Precious Minerals

• IAEA: Prospects And Challenges For Uranium Production

  IAEA projects that nuclear power generating capacity in the medium term will increase to between 511 GW(e) and 807 GW(e) of generating capacity by 2030 - By Stephen Heiser - Uranium mining industry experts and government ministers met during this year´s annual General Conference to discuss prospects... Posted Sep 21 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, forecast, IAEA, mining, International Atomic Energy Agency, ENERGY, nuclear, power, production

• Powertech Resubmits Dewey-Burdock NRC License Application

  Original NRC application submitted on February 26, 2009 was the culmination of two years of concerted effort - By Linton Levy - POWERTECH URANIUM CORP. is pleased to announce that it has resubmitted its in situ leach application to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") for a uranium... Posted Aug 13 2009, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, uranium, mining, Powertech Uranium, license, ENERGY, nuclear, power, in situ leach

• Pele Commences Study To Minimize Environmental Impact

  Pele Mountain Initiates Long-Term Research Study to Minimize Environmental Impact at Eco Ridge - By Mark McFadden - Pele Mountain Resources Inc. has announced the commencement of a long-term research study to minimize environmental impact at its Eco Ridge Mine Uranium Project in Northern Ontario. The... Posted Aug 06 2009, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Canada, mining, ENERGY, nuclear, power, mines, Pele Mountain Resources, impact, environmental Impact, environment

• Khan Resources Comments On New Nuclear Energy Law

  The Mongolian parliament passed new legislation which will regulate the nuclear industry in that country - By Abby Gessner - Khan Resources Inc. has reported that it has received unofficial reports that, in a surprise move last Friday July 17, 2009, the Mongolian parliament passed new legislation which... Posted Jul 23 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, regulations, legislation, mining, nuclear, Khan Resources, Mongolia, law, Khan, exploration

• Denison Mines Corp. Announces New Long-Term Uranium Sales Contract

  Denison Mines Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new long-term contract for the sale of uranium from its production facilities in the United States and Canada . - By Abby Gessner – The new agreement provides for the delivery of 1,000,000 pounds of U3O8 over a period of five... Posted Apr 29 2009, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, mining, Denison, mines

• France Inks Uranium Deals In Africa

  France seals African uranium deals while president travels Africa - By April Murelio - Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, has returned home after a two-day trip to Central and West Africa during which he signed uranium-mining deals. With renewed global interest in nuclear power, France is eager to... Posted Mar 31 2009, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, Africa, France, mining

• Reuters: Niger To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Medium Term Or Long Term

  One of the world's top uranium producers, Niger imports around 80 percent of its electricity - By Linton Levy - According to a report in Reuters, Niger, one of the world's top uranium producers, plans to build a nuclear power plant to help solve an energy shortage in the region at an unspecified... Posted Feb 13 2009, 08:15 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, uranium, AREVA, Africa, politics, mining, Niger, Nigeria