Uranium
Kazakhstan uranium continues downward pressure on cost curve
Kazakhstan’s mine supply growth is expected to exert further downward pressure on the global sector near/mid-term cash cost curve, according to equity research firm Resource Capital Research (RCR).
Uranium spot price to stay around US$40: RCR
Resource Capital Research (RCR) has predicted the spot price of uranium will trade between US$40/lb and US$45/lb for some time, according to its latest quarterly report covering 16 global uranium companies.
Opportunity for smaller uranium deposits
The global rush into nuclear power has created an environment where Australia will have little “free” surplus uranium to sell into long-term international uranium contracts, according to Toro Energy.
Toro announces $4.5m uranium spend in 2010
An exploration program costing $4.5 million to expand its uranium exploration drive in Western Australia and the Northern Territory in calendar 2010, has been announced by Toro Energy.
Can Queensland keep ignoring uranium?
The global debate on the carbon produced by fossil fuels is encouraging a world-wide review of the approach to energy sources, with many alternative sources still to provide a reliable base load supply.
RCR sees flat uranium price in near term
According to equity research company, Resource Capital Research (RCR), there is no significant direction change anticipated in the spot price of uranium in the near term and its outlook is flat.
SA uranium developer sets 2011 start date
A uranium developer in South Australia is aiming for maiden production from one of the State’s most recent uranium discoveries by the end of 2011.
Long term market supports new uranium: Toro
Toro Energy has been busy in the last few months, with three successful capital raisings and results coming in from the optimisation study on its flagship Wiluna Uranium Project in Western Australia.
Public consultation extended on Yeelirrie proposal
WA’s Environment Minister Donna Faragher has extended the public consultation period of the assessment of the proposed Yeelirrie uranium mine.
Toro and Cameco to join forces
Toro Energy is to move into its third uranium project in WA under an agreement with worldwide Cameco uranium group.
Uranium play interests Cape Lambert
Australian resources and investment company, Cape Lambert Iron Ore has issued a A$2.4 million Convertible Note to Africa Uranium Limited.
Uranium price change not expected soon: analyst
The latest research report from Resource Capital Research shows that a key leading uranium price indicator is currently at US$47.50/lb, indicating there is no significant price change anticipated by the market in the near term.
Expansion could drive up emissions
Environmentalists have sparked a debate over BHP Billiton’s (BHP) proposed expansion plan for its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
JVs most likely path for uranium
Law firm Minter Ellison told a conference that joint ventures are a likely path for investors in Australian uranium projects.
Driving uranium in future energy mix
Nuclear power remains the least price sensitive of baseload fuels for global power generation says Toro’s Greg Hall.
World’s biggest open pit operation could be a reality
While BHP Billiton (BHP) CEO Marius Kloppers presented a cautious market outlook to the mining industry in a speech on May 27th, it doesn’t seem to have altered his intention to create the world’s biggest open pit mine at Olympic Dam in South Australia.
World’s biggest open pit operation could be a reality – Part Two
The long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the expansion of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam operation has been released.
Australian uranium market update – Part One
While a ban on uranium mining being lifted in Western Australia is good news for the industry, on the downside this development came just as the global economy went into freefall, and with it, opportunities for funding. So can Australia break through the uranium barrier with a fourth mine?
Emissions trading and uranium: a blessing or a curse? - Part Two
