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No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease

No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease

Energy Resources of Australia Limited says it is disappointed with the Northern Territory Government's decision not to renew the mineral lease for the Jabiluka high-grade uranium deposit. Any decision about the future use of the site now rests with the Federal Government, in consultation with key stakeholders.

Uranium & Fuel 26 July 2024

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

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Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights

Niger government withdraws GoviEx mining rights

The Vancouver-based company said it has been informed by the Minister of Mines, by letter, "that it no longer has rights over the perimeter of the Madaouela mining permit, which is now in the public domain".

Uranium & Fuel 05 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France's Orano has announced that Nigerien authorities have withdrawn the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine, which was issued to its subsidiary Imouraren SA in 2009.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

Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project

Licensing milestone for Tumas uranium project

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has issued a mining licence to Deep Yellow Ltd for the Tumas uranium project. The company says it is aiming to make a final investment decision on the project in the third quarter of 2024.

Uranium & Fuel 18 December 2023

Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Bannerman granted mining licence for Etango

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted Bannerman Energy a mining licence for its Etango uranium project. Initial contracts have been awarded for the Etango early works programme.

Uranium & Fuel 15 December 2023

CNSC renews licences for Cameco uranium operations

CNSC renews licences for Cameco uranium operations

The renewed licences authorise the company to continue to operate the Key Lake, McArthur River and Rabbit Lake sites. Rabbit Lake's renewed licence is valid until October 2038, and those for Key Lake and McArthur River until October 2043.

Regulation & Safety 26 October 2023

NexGen's Rook I proceeds to provincial public review

NexGen's Rook I proceeds to provincial public review

NexGen Energy has completed the Provincial Environmental Assessment technical review process and submission of the Final Provincial Environmental Impact Statement for its flagship Rook I project to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.

Uranium & Fuel 22 August 2023

Final licence release for reclaimed Cluff Lake mine

Final licence release for reclaimed Cluff Lake mine

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has revoked the uranium mine licence held by Orano Canada Inc for the fully decommissioned Cluff Lake Project in northwestern Saskatchewan, clearing the way for Orano to transfer the site to the Province of Saskatchewan - a first for any modern uranium mine in Canada.

Regulation & Safety 12 May 2023

Licence application milestone for PLS

Licence application milestone for PLS

Fission Uranium Corp has filed its application to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission for a licence to construct a uranium mine and mill facility at the Patterson Lake South high-grade uranium project in Saskatchewan and begun front-end engineering design for the project.

Uranium & Fuel 27 April 2023