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Merger to create US uranium giant
Merger to create US uranium giant
A planned acquisition of Strathmore Minerals by Energy Fuels would create the "premier pure-play US uranium company", according to an announcement by the two companies.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 4 June 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #8
Fuel cycle roundup #8
• Canadian First Nations in industry collaboration
• Milestone for laser loop
• Lance clears penultimate hurdle
• Possible separation for PhosEnergy
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 3 June 2013
Terrorists target Areva site
Terrorists target Areva site
UPDATED Areva has confirmed that 15 people were injured in a terrorist attack at its Somair uranium mine in Niger, one of which later died the same day. The site was the target of one of two simultaneous attacks in the north-west of the country.
Corporate · Thursday, 23 May 2013
New US uranium site in production
New US uranium site in production
Highland (Cameco)_48Uranium production has begun at North Butte, a satellite facility to Cameco's Smith Ranch-Highland in situ leach uranium project in Wyoming, in a step described as a significant milestone for the company's US operations.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Cameco awaits market pick-up
Cameco awaits market pick-up
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.
Corporate · Thursday, 2 May 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #7
Fuel cycle roundup #7
• Pinon Ridge licence re-issued
• Approval for Lost Creek dryers
• Gas Hills resource estimate
• Denison completes on Fission
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Groundbreaking at Husab
Groundbreaking at Husab
Husab groundbreaking (CGNPC)_48Work has formally begun on Namibia's newest uranium mine, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the Husab project, majority owned by China Guangdong Nuclear Power Corporation.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 22 April 2013
Iran launches uranium mine and mill
Iran launches uranium mine and mill
Ahmadinejad - 090413 - 48A uranium mine and mill have been inaugurated by Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmedinejad as the country celebrates National Nuclear Technology Day.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Quebec imposes uranium moratorium
Quebec imposes uranium moratorium
No permits for uranium exploration or mining will be issued in Quebec until an independent study into its environmental impact has been completed, the provincial government has stated. Such moratoriums are not supported by science, says the Canadian nuclear regulator.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 3 April 2013
Federal approval for Wiluna
Federal approval for Wiluna
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.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Fuel cycle roundup #6
Fuel cycle roundup #6
• Dewey-Burdock gets SER
• Draft EIS for Roca Honda
• Lance economics enhanced
• Tax breaks for Saskatchewan uranium
• Economic assessment for Temrezli
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 25 March 2013
Rössing restructuring to see 276 jobs go
Rössing restructuring to see 276 jobs go
Falling uranium demand and prices due to the Fukushima accident, as well as increasing costs of electricity and water, have caused Rössing Uranium to reduce its workforce by 276. 
Corporate · Friday, 1 March 2013
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