April 20, 2020 Renewables overtake coal-fired power generation for first time IEA report on electricity generation in OECD countries shows coal-fired power output fell by the most on record while wind and solar sources grew rapidly.
April 20, 2020 Uranium surges 31% to become year’s top commodity While most commodities are getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis, uranium prices are skyrocketing.
April 16, 2020 CanAlaska reports first results from Saskatchewan drill program The Vancouver-based miner was able to complete four drill holes of the six planned for its winter campaign.
April 13, 2020 Cameco extends uranium shutdown, withdraws outlook In late March, Cameco placed the Cigar Lake operation on care and maintenance for four weeks.
April 9, 2020 Russia slams Trump’s order to spur mining on the moon Space agency Roscosmos has likened the Presidential order to colonialism.
April 8, 2020 Cameco halts Canadian uranium plant The miner's move comes as it faces challenges maintaining an adequate workforce at the Ontario-based facility.
April 7, 2020 Kazatomprom annual output to drop by up to 4,000 tonnes The company expects to provide updated 2020 guidance in May.
April 7, 2020 Coronavirus boosts Anglo Pacific’s role as financier to miners Geographically, the company is looking for projects in South America, Australia and Europe.
April 7, 2020 Azarga optimistic about Gas Hill historical data The Canadian miner identified additional uranium mineralization at the project.
April 6, 2020 Covid-19 cuts $280bn swathe through top 50 stage.mining.companies MINING.COM's ranking of the world's 50 largest stage.mining.companies based on market value shows a beleaguered industry at the end of the first quarter 2020.
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