Fission Uranium’s Triple R deposit continues to grow
Despite uranium prices at decade lows and three years of belt-tightening, Fission Uranium (TSX: FCU; US-OTC: FCUUF) has increased the indicated resource at its Triple R deposit…
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UEX casts new light on Christie Lake uranium property
When Japanese-owned JCU Exploration sought a partner for its Christie Lake property, 9 km along strike of Cameco’s (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) McArthur River — the world’s largest uranium mine in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin…
Cameco hits the right notes at Cigar Lake
VANCOUVER — It’s a tough time to be in the uranium business, but Canadian producer Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) believes it is well positioned for a market recovery due to strong operating leverage and a rock-solid contract…
GoviEx pushes Madaouela on the permitting front
GoviEx Uranium (CSE: GXU) is quietly advancing its large Madaouela uranium project, and expects to receive a mining permit by year-end, or early 2016.
China’s CNNC eyes Canadian uranium projects
China is becoming more active on the uranium front, with a state-owned nuclear giant eyeing international uranium projects after acquiring a share in French nuclear firm Areva.
Cameco takes a hit in Q3, cuts 2014 revenue outlook
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) swung to a loss during the third quarter, as it took impairment charges on two investments, and trimmed its full-year uranium production forecast and revenue guidance.
Strike notice prompts closure of Cameco’s McArthur River
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) has closed down McArthur River, the world’s largest uranium mine, and its Key Lake mill, in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin, over a labour dispute.
Ur-Energy confirms historic resource at Shirley Basin
Littleton, Colo.-based Ur-Energy (TSX: URE; NYSE-MKT: URG) has published a maiden resource estimate for its Shirley Basin uranium project in Wyoming’s Carbon County, indicating the deposit has 8.8 million lb. grading 0.23% eU3O8 in…
Forum Uranium tests Athabasca ground
VANCOUVER — It’s been a busy year for explorer Forum Uranium (TSXV: FDC; US-OTC: FDCFF), with a pair of drill programs on opposing margins of Saskatchewan’s prolific Athasbasca basin.
Cameco Q1 profits up on Bruce Power sale
Saskatoon-based uranium miner Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) earned $131 million in the first quarter, helped by the sale of its interest in Bruce Power Ltd. Partnership.
Denison bids for JV partner Enexco
VANCOUVER — According to chairman Lukas Lundin, Denison Mines (TSX: DML; NYSE-MKT: DNN) aims to be the “pre-eminent exploration company in the Athabasca basin,” and it has taken step in that direction with its friendly…
Enexco jumps on uranium hit at Mann Lake
International Enexco (TSXV: IEC) saw its shares climb 23% after announcing the thickest and highest grade hit yet from its 30%-held Mann Lake uranium property in Saskatchewan’s prolific Athabasca basin.