IAEA Assessing Uganda’s Uranium Exploration Plan as Country Moves Toward Developing Nuclear Power Capability
A new era of nuclear power may be on the horizon for Uganda as the country undergoes its first ever Integrated Uranium Production Cycle Review (IUPCR) mission led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). With a population of nearly 50 million people, Uganda is looking to utilize nuclear power as part of its clean […]
China tightens regulations on rare earth exports
China has tightened its control over the export of rare earths with new regulations aimed at ensuring traceability from mining to processing of these valuable elements. The Chinese government announced that all resources of rare earths belong to the state and no individual or organization has a claim to them. Prime Minister Li Qiang signed […]
The Register reports Beijing’s claim of state ownership over China’s rare earth metals
Beijing Tightens Grip on Rare Earth Metals, Declaring State Ownership In a move that is likely to escalate tensions with the US, Beijing has enacted new regulations officially declaring rare earth metals as the property of the Chinese state. Rare earth elements are crucial minerals used in the production of advanced technologies such as semiconductors, […]
Chief minister of Penang seeking guidance on next steps after discovery of RM100 billion worth of rare earth minerals
Penang’s Hidden Treasure: Rare Earth Elements Worth RM100 Billion Discovered In a groundbreaking revelation, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today that the state has been found to have rare earth elements (REEs) estimated to be worth a whopping RM100 billion. The discovery, based on sampling studies conducted by the Minerals and Geoscience Department […]
Progress made by the Iranian regime in advanced uranium enrichment, as reported by the IAEA.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has made significant progress in installing advanced uranium enrichment equipment at the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant. This comes after Iran announced its plans to expand its enrichment capacity by adding eight cascades of IR-6 type centrifuges within a short timeframe. According to a confidential report […]
New regulation gives China greater control over management of rare earths – Firstpost
China has reinforced its control over the rare earth industry with the approval of its first comprehensive regulation covering the mining, metal smelting, and distribution of these critical minerals. The new rules, announced by the State Council on its website, assert that rare earths are national assets, stating that no organization or individual is permitted […]
Navajo Uranium Concerns Clash with U.S. Clean Energy Agenda Along 300-Mile Hauling Route
The White Mesa Mill, nestled in southeastern Utah, stands as the nation’s sole conventional uranium processing facility. Its yellow walls and gray handrails, coated in yellowcake residue, serve as a backdrop to the day-to-day operations that transform raw uranium ore into usable U308. However, as routine maintenance temporarily halts production, the extraction of uranium ore […]
Rare Earth Minerals Discovered in Wyoming Weighing Two Billion Tons
The recent discovery of 2 billion tons of rare Earth minerals in Wyoming could be a game-changer for the American economy. With the United States currently importing 74 percent of its minerals and relying heavily on China for 95 percent of all Earth minerals, this newfound resource could shift the balance of power in the […]
China breaks record with its highest ever uranium purchases from Russia
China Sets New Record for Uranium Imports from Russia, Economists Warn of Dependence Risks In May 2024, China broke its previous record for importing uranium and other radioactive materials from Russia, with purchases totaling $233 million. This surge in imports marks the highest volume since 2015, signaling China’s increasing reliance on Russian supplies for its […]
American Rare Earths Set to Receive A$10.7 Million (US$7.1 Million) in Grant Funding from Wyoming State
American Rare Earths, a mining company based in Wyoming, has received a significant grant of A$10.7 million (US$7.1 million) from the State of Wyoming to advance its Cowboy State Mine at Halleck Creek. The grant, part of a Matching Funds arrangement, will cover various aspects of project development, including further exploration, environmental studies, pilot plant […]