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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


BHP's Olympic Dam operation
BHP chair points to Canada tax incentives in call for investment reforms
22nd October 2026 By: Reuters

Australia must pay close attention to tax incentives and business-friendly measures offered by countries such as Canada if it wants to compete more effectively for global investment, BHP... 


Yellow Cake nonexecutive director Wendy Walker
Yellow Cake appoints capital markets expert as nonexec director
19th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

London-listed uranium buyer and holder Yellow Cake has appointed Wendy Walker nonexecutive director effective October 16, succeeding Zoe Rizzuto. She has worked as a senior client director as... 


Tumas uranium project early works
Deep Yellow pushes out FID on Tumas uranium project in Namibia
16th October 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Deep Yellow has delayed a final investment decision (FID) on the Tumas uranium project, in Namibia, given continued weak equity market conditions. The company was due to announce an FID... 


An image of the Tiris uranium project
BFS for Aura’s Tiris uranium project estimates robust returns
16th October 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim- and ASX-listed Aura Energy says the results of a bankable feasibility study (BFS) confirm the Tiris uranium project, in Mauritania, as a technically simple, long-life uranium mine that... 


Iron-ore in hand
AFC eyes iron-ore and uranium investments in Africa
16th October 2026 By: Reuters

The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is looking for investments in iron-ore and uranium as it seeks to expand its reach in critical minerals projects on the continent, the agency's head of mining... 


When mining becomes strategic: are critical minerals testing investor-state arbitration?
When mining becomes strategic: are critical minerals testing investor-state arbitration?
15th October 2026

By: Daniel Wilmot -  Partner at Stewarts specialising in international commercial and investor-state arbitration As critical minerals become geopolitically strategic, resulting disputes become... 


EnergyX Lonestar lithium plant
EnergyX signs binding $2bn lithium supply deal with Trafigura
13th October 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium startup EnergyX said on Monday it has signed a $2-billion binding offtake to supply commodities trader Trafigura with the battery metal from Chile and the US, one of the largest deals ever... 


Location map of the Madaouela project
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Atomic Eagle has achieved uranium recoveries of between 81% and 86% from metallurgical testwork on diamond drill core from its newly discovered Muntanga East deposit. 


an eagle eye view of the Madaouela uranium projectin Niger
Niger uranium project agreement reached
9th October 2026

An agreement between the Republic of Niger and Africa-focused uranium exploration and development company Atomic Eagle was reached in August to re-establish the company’s interest in the Madaouela... 


Uranium
Australian uranium miners rally after Google's power deal with Constellation Energy
7th October 2026 By: Reuters

Australian uranium miners logged their best session in weeks on Wednesday after Alphabet's Google agreed to buy power from US nuclear energy major Constellation Energy, potentially raising the... 


Uranium ore
Neo Energy Metals advances South African uranium projects
5th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

In an update to shareholders on activities during the quarter ended September 30, LSE-listed Neo Energy Metals has announced key technical milestones and regulatory updates for its New Beisa and... 


A photo of one of Skeleton Coast's Namibia EPLs
Skeleton Coast Uranium completes digitisation of historical Namibia exploration data
2nd October 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Skeleton Coast Uranium Corp has informed shareholders that metals and mining advisory firm Practara has completed the digitisation of the historical exploration data for Skeleton... 


Location map of the Madaouela mine
Madaouela uranium project, Niger – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Atomic Eagle announced a value optimisation and technical review programme on September 30, 2026, to test whether Madaouela can support a larger mining inventory and higher production rates. 


Wyoming landscape where American Premier Uranium is exploring
Premier American Uranium announces chairperson Rotolo resignation, Harrison as successor
23rd September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Premier American Uranium has announced the resignation of chairperson and director Tim Rotolo effective September 21, with director Michael Harrison having been appointed in his... 


Uranium mineralisation
US seals big uranium investment in Niger, two years after troops left
17th September 2026 By: Reuters

The US government has approved up to $414-million in financing for a uranium project in Niger, according to the project's developer, in what sources described as a win for Washington two years... 


Atomic Eagle drilling programme expands mineralisation at Zambia project
Atomic Eagle drilling programme expands mineralisation at Zambia project
16th September 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has provided an exploration update for its Muntanga uranium project, in Zambia. The programme is designed to support resource growth through drilling at Chisebuka and to... 


Yurchison project location map
Purecore consolidates all available data to refine drilling at Yurchison uranium project
16th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canada-listed Purecore Metals has started with a comprehensive data compilation and technical review programme at the Yurchison uranium property, in Saskatchewan. This will consolidate historical... 


Uranium ore
Premier American Uranium sells non-core Colorado assets to DISA, gains DISA as shareholder
16th September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Premier American Uranium (PUR) has agreed to sell all of its rights, title and interest in and to the Outlaw Mesa, Atkinson Mesa, Monogram Mesa and Slick Rock Projects in Colorado to... 


Uranium concentrate
IAEA reports uranium resources adequate to meet growing nuclear fuel demand
14th September 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that global uranium production is increasing, to meet the rising demand from the nuclear energy sector. However, for the longer term, it... 


Uranium mineralisation
Atomic Eagle shareholder provides funding commitment through early option exercise
14th September 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ASX-listed uranium development company Atomic Eagle has reported that its largest shareholder Menel Energy and Resources has signed a binding commitment to exercise an aggregate of about 35-million... 


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