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Uranium Mining News

7 articles about uranium mining

Infini Resources begins drilling at Saskatchewan uranium sites

Infini Resources has commenced its initial diamond drilling program at the Reynolds Lake and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. This pivotal campaign involves at least 2,500m of drilling across a minimum of 12 drill-holes, targeting high-priority geophysical and geochemical anomalies in the largely unexplored eastern Athabasca Basin. The program represents a significant move from target generation to direct drill testing for potential high-grade uranium mineralization in one of the world's premier uranium jurisdictions.

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Secretary Wright Signs Agreements To Grow American LNG Exports, Advances 'Trump Peace Pipelines Framework'

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently announced a series of significant agreements at the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit in Dubrovnik, Croatia, signaling a substantial increase in American energy influence across Central and Eastern Europe. These deals, valued at billions of dollars in private capital, are set to bolster the region's energy security through expanded U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) imports, new natural gas infrastructure, and advancements in civil nuclear cooperation, including the deployment of U.S. small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The initiatives are anchored by the formal launch of the "Trump Peace Pipelines Framework," aiming to solidify the U.S. as a premier energy partner and create significant demand across the mining and construction sectors.

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Energy Security for Indo-Pacific Endurance, a Global Growth Center of the 21st Century

<p></p> <p>The Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, held in Tokyo on March 14–15, 2026, convened twelve nations to forge a collective strategy for ensuring stable and secure energy supply in the region. Co-hosted by U.S. and Japanese energy leaders, the discussions emphasized robust supply chains, diversification of energy sources, and extensive investment, signaling profound implications for the global mining sector, particularly in critical minerals and uranium for nuclear energy development.</p> <p>

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DOE’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing Announces Conditional Commitment for a Domestic Medical Isotope Manufacturing Facility

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a conditional commitment for a $263 million loan to SHINE Chrysalis, LLC, for a high-volume medical isotope production facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. This strategic investment aims to establish the nation's sole domestic commercial supply of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), a critical isotope for millions of diagnostic imaging and cancer treatment procedures, thereby enhancing national energy dominance, medical supply chain security, and a robust nuclear workforce.

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Uranium Energy adds second ISR operation with Burke Hollow start

Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) has dramatically strengthened its position as a leading domestic uranium producer with the official commencement of operations at its Burke Hollow project in Texas. This milestone marks the first new in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium operation in the United States in over a decade, establishing UEC as the sole U.S. company with two active ISR facilities and reinforcing the nation's push for a secure, domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. The project, tapping into a significant uranium resource in the Texas Uranium Belt, is set to bolster UEC's processing capabilities at its Hobson Central Processing Plant and signals a robust expansion strategy for the Vancouver-based miner.

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New episode: Q&A with Sweden’s nuclear power chief

<p></p> <p>Sweden has dramatically reversed its long-standing nuclear phase-out policy, embarking on an ambitious expansion plan that aims to add at least 2.5 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2035 and the equivalent of ten new reactors by 2045. This significant pivot, driven by energy security and climate goals, is being spearheaded by Carl Berglöf, the national nuclear power coordinator, and is set to have profound implications for the global mining industry, particularly for uranium producers and suppliers of critical minerals essential for reactor construction and associated infrastructure.</p> <p>

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Orano CE to accept Kayelekera uranium concentrate

Lotus Resources has secured a crucial confirmation from Orano Chimie-Enrichissement (Orano CE) for the acceptance of uranium ore concentrate from its Kayelekera project in Malawi at the Malvesi conversion facility in France. This pivotal development, following extensive qualification efforts, positions Lotus as a forthcoming global uranium supplier, with aims to reach full production capacity by the second quarter of 2026. The agreement facilitates initial shipments and provides strategic flexibility for Lotus in navigating global uranium markets and supply chains.

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