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Fuel cycle players explore opportunities and challenges at WNFC 2024

Fuel cycle players explore opportunities and challenges at WNFC 2024

Meeting pledges to triple nuclear capacity by 2050 will mean opportunities for all stages of the nuclear supply chain. These opportunities - and associated challenges - were widely discussed at the World Nuclear Fuel Cycle 2024 conference which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Uranium & Fuel 23 April 2024

First drum of uranium from restarted Australian project

First drum of uranium from restarted Australian project

Boss Energy Limited's Honeymoon in-situ leach project in South Australia has produced its first drum of uranium in more than a decade, a major milestone in a commissioning process that will see production ramp up to 2.45 million pounds U3O8 (942 tU) per year. The company also expects first production soon at its Alta Mesa joint venture project in Texas, USA.

Uranium & Fuel 23 April 2024

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Anfield applies to restart Shootaring Canyon mill

Anfield applies to restart Shootaring Canyon mill

Anfield Energy Inc has submitted its production reactivation plan for the Shootaring Canyon uranium mill to the State of Utah's Department of Environmental Quality. The Vancouver-based company said it is targeting the mill restart for 2026 - it has been on standby since 1982.

Uranium & Fuel 10 April 2024

Rio Tinto to manage Ranger rehabilitation

Rio Tinto to manage Ranger rehabilitation

Energy Resources of Australia has appointed majority owner Rio Tinto to manage the rehabilitation of the former Ranger uranium mine in Australia's Northern Territory. Mining and processing operations at Ranger ceased in January 2021.

Uranium & Fuel 03 April 2024

Restarted Namibian mine transitions to commercial operation

Restarted Namibian mine transitions to commercial operation

Paladin Energy has announced the first commercial production from the Langer Heinrich uranium mine since operations were suspended at the Namibian project in 2018.

Uranium & Fuel 02 April 2024

Chamber calls for Western Australia to overturn uranium ban

Chamber calls for Western Australia to overturn uranium ban

Restarting uranium mining in Western Australia could create up to 9000 jobs and produce uranium worth more than AUD1 billion a year, a 12-month inquiry by the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found. It recommends that the state overturn its ban on uranium mining to unlock significant economic benefits.

Uranium & Fuel 26 March 2024

ERA applies to renew Jabiluka lease

ERA applies to renew Jabiluka lease

Energy Resources of Australia Limited says it has lodged an application to renew the lease in Australia's Northern Territory but says it has no plans to develop the high-grade uranium deposit. The deposit's Mirarr Traditional Owners have said they oppose both the renewal and development of the lease, which is surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.

Uranium & Fuel 21 March 2024

Bannerman completes scoping study for extended operations at Etango

Bannerman completes scoping study for extended operations at Etango

The study evaluates two future-phase options for a higher throughput and operating life post ramp-up at the project in Namibia.

Uranium & Fuel 19 March 2024

Ur-Energy to 'build out' second Wyoming project

Ur-Energy to 'build out' second Wyoming project

Ur-Energy has announced a decision to "build out" the fully permitted and licensed Shirley Basin Project in Carbon County, Wyoming. The company recently made its first shipment of uranium from the restarted Lost Creek project.

Uranium & Fuel 14 March 2024

Updated study extends Niger mine life

Updated study extends Niger mine life

An updated feasibility study for Global Atomic's Dasa project has more than doubled the mine life with uranium production increasing by 55%. The company has also announced its fourth offtake agreement for the mine, where processing operations are expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026.

Uranium & Fuel 07 March 2024