The Concern of the Havasupai Tribe for Uranium Mining and Their Vital Water Resources
The Havasupai Tribe, guardians of the Grand Canyon region, are facing a threat to their sacred lands from uranium mining. Red Butte, known as the abdomen of Mother Earth, and Mat Taav Tiivjunmdva, the mother’s navel, hold deep spiritual significance for the tribe. Despite their efforts to protect these lands, the Pinyon Plain Mine, operated […]
Large Quantity of Scarce Metals Discovered Near Isolated Japanese Island
A groundbreaking discovery of more than 200 million metric tons of rocks rich in manganese, cobalt, and nickel has been found on the seabed off a remote Japanese island. The Nippon Foundation and academics from the University of Tokyo made the revelation after surveying an area near Minamitori Island in Japan’s exclusive economic zone. Lead […]
Abandoned uranium mines in the Navajo town of Cameron are altering diets, replacing mutton due to fear
The sheep-herding tradition on the Navajo reservation faces an uncertain future due to the looming threat of uranium contamination. As the last remaining sheep-herding family in Cameron, Navajo sisters Denise Rosales and Lori Curley keep their ancestors’ legacy alive by shearing their flock of Navajo-Churro sheep every Mother’s Day weekend. However, the land surrounding their […]
Appia Commences Drilling at Uranium-Rich Loranger Property in Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada
Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. has kicked off its diamond drilling program at the promising Loranger property in Saskatchewan, Canada. The company is on a quest to uncover uranium mineralization by targeting favorable geophysical indicators along the Tabbernor Fault system in the vicinity of the renowned Athabasca Basin. With the primary goal of discovering […]
American Future Fuel and Premier American Uranium Join Forces
Premier American Uranium Inc. and American Future Fuel Corporation have announced a new mineral resource estimate for the Cebolleta Uranium Project in New Mexico. The Technical Report, prepared by SLR International Corporation, indicates a significant mineral resource potential with an indicated resource totaling 18.6 million pounds of eU3O8 and an inferred resource totaling 4.9 million […]
Can Rare Earth Elements Drive Latin America’s Next Mining Boom?
The industrial landscape of Concepción, Chile, is undergoing a potential revival with the proposal of a mining venture called Penco by Toronto-listed Aclara Resources. The project aims to extract rare earths, essential elements for various modern technologies. With the global demand for these rare earths predicted to surge in the coming years, the Penco project […]
Why This Rare Earth Stock and ETF is Among the Top Choices to Buy
Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:URA) is making waves in the rare earth stocks and ETFs market, standing out as a promising investment opportunity. Rare earth elements (REEs) are crucial for various technologies, including clean energy, consumer electronics, defense, and aerospace engineering. With the global rare earth metals market projected to grow steadily over the coming […]
Despite Price Surge, Russia’s Uranium Industry Faces Threats to Profitability
Prices for uranium are skyrocketing as governments ramp up efforts to reach climate goals, while new U.S. sanctions on Russia are sparking a push for North American uranium production. The Biden administration’s decision to sanction Russia for its invasion of Ukraine has put a spotlight on the critical need for the U.S. to reduce its […]
This Week’s Top Stories: Uranium’s East/West Divide Intensifies, Central Banks Consider Gold
Gold prices experienced a rollercoaster ride this week, hitting a high of US$2,366 per ounce before settling back down to US$2,325 on Friday morning. The fluctuation came as US jobless claims dropped by 5,000 and single-family housing starts fell by 5.2 percent in May, sparking expectations of an interest rate cut in the fall. Central […]
Niger Cancels French Company’s License to Operate at Key Uranium Mine | Global News
The tension between the Nigerien military junta and former colonial power France has reached a boiling point as the operating permit for a large uranium mine has been withdrawn from French company Orano. This decision by the military authorities has significant implications for both parties involved and could potentially impact the global supply of uranium. […]