Uranium market gathers momentum – towards a supply shortfall
After a dozen years in the doldrums, uranium prices are on the rise, supported by real growing demand and support for nuclear power, as well as geopolitical concerns. While in…
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Cameco officially restarts production at McArthur River/Key Lake following four-year shutdown
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) announced on Wednesday that the first pounds of uranium ore from the McArthur River mine in Saskatchewan have now been milled and packaged at the…
Cameco reports Q3 uranium contracting gains, touts scooping Russian market share
Canadian uranium major Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) has narrowed its September-quarter loss, citing building momentum in long-term contracting by power utilities amid concern about global energy security and the…
Prairies Snapshot: Eight companies to watch
Manitoba and Saskatchewan consistently rank top among the world’s premier jurisdictions for mining and mineral exploration. The following are eight companies with operations in the provinces. APPIA RARE EARTHS &…
Baselode reports best uranium assay to date at ACKIO discovery in Saskatchewan
Baselode Energy (TSXV: FIND; US-OTC: BSENF) has announced geochemical assay results for AK22-069, the latest and best hole to date from its now-complete 22,500-metre diamond drill program on the ACKIO…
TSX closes in the red during Aug. 22-26
Over the Aug. 22-26 trading period, the S&P/ TSX Composite Index fell 238.09 points or 1.18% lower, to 19,873.29. The S&P/TSX Global Mining Index gained 2.37 points or 2.54% to…
Japan’s nuclear policy shift marks a turning point for uranium
More than a decade after the 2011 nuclear accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan roiled the uranium industry, the country has announced a major policy shift…
World’s largest uranium miner Kazatomprom ups 2024 production goals
Uranium producer Kazatomprom (LSE: KAP), the world’s largest, has increased its 2024 production target by about 10% on the back of growing demand for nuclear energy amid global energy concerns, in…
Cameco on the front foot as earnings soar
Shares in Canada’s uranium major, Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ), gained nearly 10% on Wednesday after the company reported higher core profit than expected amid an uptick in uranium prices….
JV Article: Mining companies should approach digital transformation as a ‘marathon, not a sprint,’ says Cameco’s Mark Leach
Mining companies that embrace digital transformation can reduce their costs, boost profits, and improve safety and environmental performance, according to Mark Leach, vice-president of business technology services for Cameco (TSX:…
Uranium market anticipates nuclear revival – but lots could still go wrong
In this issue, we bring you our popular annual look at “Canada’s Top Ten” — this year focused on Canada’s biggest mining companies, precious metals juniors, and base metals and…
Canada’s Top Ten miners by market cap
Canada contains vast mineral resources and is considered a tier one mining jurisdiction with a skilled workforce and robust regulatory environment. Canadian mining companies are leaders in the exploration and…