December 31, 2019

Scientists develop system to remove contaminants from nuclear wastewater

The method makes use of a process called shock electrodialysis and it could help improve the economics and environmental impact of nuclear power plants.

December 29, 2019

Massive protests force Argentinian governor to abolish mining law

Just a week ago, Mendoza's legislature passed a law that allowed for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.

December 22, 2019

Protests in Argentina following modification of mining law

The new version of Law 7722 allows for the use of cyanide and sulfuric acid in mining operations.

December 15, 2019

Australia taking baby steps towards nuclear energy

A parliamentary report suggests the island nation should consider the prospect of nuclear technology as part of its future energy mix.

December 12, 2019

NexGen advances Arrow toward feasibility

Indicated resources at Arrow stand at 2.9 million tonnes grading 4.03% U3O8 for 256.6 million lb. uranium oxide.

December 10, 2019

ICMM updates mine-community relations guide to reflect investors’ pressure

Improved guidance integrates the eight effectiveness criteria of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

December 5, 2019

Uranium miners rise after Trump panel urges US buy domestic

Any government intervention could be a windfall for the handful of domestic uranium miners, including Energy Fuels and Ur-Energy, two companies that earlier petitioned the White House to put a…

December 1, 2019

Peru ready to mine uranium, government says

A representative for the Ministry of Energy and Mines said her department is working towards the responsible mining and management of the resource.

November 15, 2019

Rio Tinto to pay $221m to fund Ranger uranium mine closure

Energy Resources of Australia has been looking to raise money to fund the closure and rehabilitation of the Ranger project.

November 14, 2019

Southwest US Snapshot: Precious metals, battery metals and uranium activity

In our annual overview of exploration and mining activity in the Southwestern US, we focus on eight companies active in the region