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Uranium

Uranium is a heavy, silvery-white metallic element and radioactive commodity that serves as the primary fuel for nuclear power generation worldwide. The element occurs naturally in low concentrations in rock, soil and water, and is extracted through conventional mining or in-situ leaching methods. Uranium's significance lies in its ability to sustain nuclear fission reactions, making it essential for electricity generation in nuclear reactors and for certain medical and industrial applications. Major uranium-producing countries include Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia, with Canada's Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan hosting some of the world's highest-grade deposits. The uranium market is characterised by long-term supply contracts between producers and utilities, with prices historically volatile and sensitive to nuclear energy policy, reactor construction cycles and geopolitical factors. After mining, uranium ore is milled and processed into yellowcake (U₃O₈), which is then converted, enriched and fabricated into fuel assemblies for reactors. Global uranium demand is driven primarily by the nuclear power sector, which supplies roughly 10% of the world's electricity, though this share varies significantly by country. The industry faced a prolonged downturn following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, which led to reactor shutdowns and dampened demand, but has seen renewed interest as countries seek low-carbon baseload power to meet climate commitments. Environmental and safety considerations remain central to uranium mining and processing, with strict regulatory oversight governing radiation protection, tailings management and site rehabilitation.

Uranium News


Rare earths
Scoping study on Brazilian Rare Earths' Rocha da Rocha project confirms lowest-cost Western supply opportunity
13th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Brazilian Rare Earths' newly published scoping study on the Rocha da Rocha rare earths project, in Brazil, particularly its anchor Monte Alto deposit, finds the potential for... 


An image of Kayelekera
Acid plant, uranium processing operations resume at Lotus’ Malawi plant
12th August 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Lotus Resources says that both acid production and uranium processing have resumed at its Kayelekera uranium mine, in Malawi. Processing was suspended in June following the disruption of... 


Uranium
Terra Clean Energy consolidates, digitises vast historical exploration database for Marysvale project
11th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium explorer Terra Clean Energy Corporation has completed the acquisition, compilation and digitisation of a significant historical exploration database for its 100%-owned Marysvale... 


Uranium symbol
Skyharbour CEO Trimble assists Purecore Metals as adviser
7th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canada- and Frankfurt-listed uranium and copper explorer Purecore Metals has appointed Jordan Trimble as a strategic adviser to the company, bringing professional experience and expertise in mining... 


Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators research specialist Dr Amy Kahn.
Is South African mining’s modernisation urgency falling largely on deaf ears?
6th August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Despite South African mining ending up tenth in a ten-country global benchmarking exercise, two-thirds of the respondents who participated in a survey appear to be more intent on just doing the... 


Uranium mineralisation
Global Uranium to consolidate Canadian shares
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canada- and Frankfurt-listed Global Uranium Corporation has proposed a consolidation of its common shares on a ten-to-one basis on the CSE. The company has about 59.1-million common shares... 


Uranium mineralisation
Purecore secures option to earn 100% of Skyharbour's underexplored Yurchison prospect
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium developers Skyharbour Resources and Purecore Metals have entered into a definitive option agreement whereby Purecore may earn up to 100% of the Yurchison property, in Saskatchewan.... 


Creamer Media over for Africa Mining Pip 2026 report
Africa Mining Projects in Progress 2026
30th July 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Africa has a large and varied mining project pipeline, with projects at different stages of development, from early exploration and study work to financing, construction and expansion. These... 


Uranium Royalty Corp completes landmark Sweetwater transaction
Uranium Royalty Corp completes landmark Sweetwater transaction
28th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX- and Nasdaq-listed Uranium Royalty Corp (URC) has completed its previously announced plan of arrangement to merge its assets with those held by Sweetwater Royalties and form a new company, New... 


Lotus successfully completes institutional entitlement offer bookbuild
Lotus successfully completes institutional entitlement offer bookbuild
27th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Lotus Resources has announced that it has successfully completed the institutional component of the fully underwritten one-for-one pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer... 


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West Wits achieves milestones at Qala Shallows
27th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The June quarter marked a “step-change” in the operations of West Wits, CEO and MD Rudi Deysel says, with the 1 West Decline breakthrough achieved at Qala Shallows, in Gauteng. This unlocked access... 


Beatrix plant
Neo Energy Metals subsidiary signs site access agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater
24th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Neo Energy Metals’ 70%-owned South African subsidiary, Neo Uranium Resources Beisa Mine, has signed a site access and contractorship agreement with Sibanye Gold, a subsidiary of... 


The Langer Heinrich mine
Paladin sets higher Langer Heinrich production guidance for 2027 financial year
22nd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Following the completion of the mining ramp-up at the Langer Heinrich uranium mine, in Namibia, and with the increased availability of primary mined ore, Australia-listed Paladin Energy, has set... 


Yellowcake
US-focused uranium producer Peninsula Energy withdraws this year's guidance as it resolves temporary flow rate issue
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed uranium producer Peninsula Energy has withdrawn its production guidance for 2026 owing to slower-than-expected wellfield ramp-up activity at the Lance uranium project, in Wyoming. The... 


Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
Arkle expands drilling programme at Namibia uranium project
17th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Arkle Resources has announced that the initial 1 500 m reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at its Erongo uranium project, in Namibia, is proceeding as planned. Carnotite, a... 


Uranium oxide in hand
US company seeks to produce uranium for nuclear energy from seawater
15th July 2026 By: Reuters

Texas-based SuperCritical Materials Corp said on Tuesday it has won an exclusive license from the US Department of Energy (DoE) to extract uranium from seawater, a process that was developed by US... 


Uranium mineralisation
Foremost completes Phase 2 earn-in requirements 15 months ahead of deadline
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian uranium developer Foremost Clean Energy has completed the Phase 2 earn-in requirements under its option agreement with TSX-listed Denison, with Foremost having issued to Denison $2-million... 


Uranium mineralisation
American Uranium on track to upgrade mineral resource, publish scoping study soon at Lo Herma
10th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed American Uranium has successfully completed a drilling programme designed to underpin the next resource update and scoping study at the Lo Herma project, in Wyoming. The project... 


Eagle Nuclear's Aurora project area
Eagle Nuclear tasks key firms for drilling preparation at Aurora uranium project
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed Eagle Nuclear Energy Corporation has engaged several key service providers as part of the company's planned prefeasibility study- (PFS-) related drill programme at the Aurora uranium... 


Peru President Keiko Fujimori
Peruvian miner American Lithium welcomes 'mining positive' Presidential election outcome
9th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed American Lithium has welcomed the official confirmation of Keiko Fujimori's Presidential election victory in Peru earlier this week, which marks a positive outlook for the country's... 


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