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Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit

Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit

USA-based African Discovery Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire the uranium exploration licence for the Ouricha-3 deposit in Niger from Central Global Access International Niger. Meanwhile, GoviEX plans to seek damages for the withdrawal of its mining rights to the Madaouela deposit.

Uranium & Fuel 18 July 2024

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project

The project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is being developed by China National Nuclear Corporation, with work beginning on Friday, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority.

Uranium & Fuel 15 July 2024

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Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine

Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine

Australia-based mineral company Aura Energy Limited announced it has received from the Mauritanian government the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project in the West African country.

Uranium & Fuel 15 July 2024

International team reviews Uganda's uranium exploration plans

International team reviews Uganda's uranium exploration plans

The team of experts assessed Uganda's capabilities to develop a uranium exploration programme and eventually to mine uranium for a domestic nuclear power programme. 

Uranium & Fuel 03 July 2024

Podcast: How are the USA's historic new Vogtle nuclear units doing?

Podcast: How are the USA's historic new Vogtle nuclear units doing?

Southern Nuclear's Senior Vice President at Vogtle 3 and 4, John Williams, on the achievement of completing the first new US nuclear power units in more than 30 years - and the lessons which can be shared.

Perspectives 04 July 2024

Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project

Niger revokes mining permit for Imouraren project

France's Orano has announced that Nigerien authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine, which was issued to its subsidiary Imouraren SA in 2009.

Uranium & Fuel 21 June 2024

Uranium recovery starts at Finnish mine

Uranium recovery starts at Finnish mine

Finnish mining company Terrafame has begun recovering natural uranium as a by-product of zinc and nickel production at its Sotkamo mine in Talvivaara in the north-east of the country.

Uranium & Fuel 19 June 2024

Uganda looks to potential uranium production

Uganda looks to potential uranium production

The Government of Uganda is hosting an International Atomic Energy Agency Integrated Uranium Production Cycle Review mission as it reviews its potential to produce uranium to support its plans for 24,000 MWe of nuclear capacity.

Uranium & Fuel 16 May 2024

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

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