Uranium mining by country

Purepoint Uranium Outlines 2021 Exploration Plans

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Physical sciences, Athabasca Basin, Geology of Alberta, Geology of Saskatchewan, Uranium, Chemistry, Nuclear technology, Westwater Resources, Uranium mining by country, Peak uranium

b'TORONTO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) ("Purepoint" or the "Company") today released its exploration schedule for the remainder of the year, focusing on its large portfolio of 100% owned uranium projects strategically located across Canada\'s Athabasca Basin; host to the world\'s highest grade uranium resources.\n"There has been significant investment flowing into uranium companies over the past six months, signaling a potential near-term revival of uranium prices" said Chris Frostad, Purepoint\'s President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • b'TORONTO, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) ("Purepoint" or the "Company") today released its exploration schedule for the remainder of the year, focusing on its large portfolio of 100% owned uranium projects strategically located across Canada\'s Athabasca Basin; host to the world\'s highest grade uranium resources.\n"There has been significant investment flowing into uranium companies over the past six months, signaling a potential near-term revival of uranium prices" said Chris Frostad, Purepoint\'s President and CEO.
  • "The timing is right for us to return to the exploration projects we initiated over a decade ago.
  • said Scott Frostad, Vice President Exploration at Purepoint.
  • "The permits we currently have in place will allow us to commence our expanded exploration efforts immediately".\nPurepoint Uranium Group Inc. actively operates an exploration pipeline of 12 advanced projects in Canada\'s Athabasca Basin, the world\'s richest uranium region.

Blue Sky Uranium Commencing Advanced Process Design Testwork for the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Deposit

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Natural sciences, Nuclear fuels, Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Vanadium, Coffinite, Uranium mining by country, Uranium mining in the United States

Two additional uranium minerals include an oxidized variant of coffinite, called -coffinite by Blue Sky, and a yet un-named one.

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  • Two additional uranium minerals include an oxidized variant of coffinite, called -coffinite by Blue Sky, and a yet un-named one.
  • The process data from all of the process design tests will be used to derive process design criteria for the Ivana uranium-vanadium mill, allowing more refined design of the mill and derivation of capital and operating cost estimates for the mill.
  • The Company's 100% owned Amarillo Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project in Rio Negro Province, Argentina is a new uranium district controlled by Blue Sky.
  • About Blue Sky Uranium Corp.
    Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina.

enCore Energy Corp. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Physical Uranium

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Uranium, Physical sciences, Nuclear technology, Nuclear materials, Chemistry, Economic geology, In situ leach, Solution mining, Uranium mining by country

This initial purchase was made to de-risk future uranium deliveries associated with anticipated contractual production timelines from its planned ISR operations.

Key Points: 
  • This initial purchase was made to de-risk future uranium deliveries associated with anticipated contractual production timelines from its planned ISR operations.
  • Paul Goranson, CEO stated: "enCore Energy is focused on executing and expanding upon our physical uranium supply.
  • enCore Energy Corp. is a U.S. domestic uranium developer focused on becoming a leading in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium producer.
  • enCore Energy's opportunities are created from the Company's transformational acquisition of its two South Texas production facilities, the changing global uranium supply/demand outlook and opportunities for industry consolidation.

Denison Announces Successful Procurement of 2.5 Million Lbs U3O8 as Part of Project Finance Initiative

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Physical sciences, Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Chemistry, Athabasca Basin, Nuclear technology, Denison Mines, Uranium mining by country

In addition, the purchased Uranium could provide the Company with increased flexibility to negotiate long-term Uranium supply arrangements with future customers.

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  • In addition, the purchased Uranium could provide the Company with increased flexibility to negotiate long-term Uranium supply arrangements with future customers.
  • This investment in Uranium enhances the long-term financial stability of the company, as we advance towards a definitive development decision for the Project.
  • Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release.

Forum Energy Metals to Exhibit at The 2021 PDAC Virtual Conference

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Thursday, March 4, 2021
Areva, Mineral exploration, Companies, Orano Canada, Orano, Mining, Toronto Stock Exchange, Economy of Canada, Economies, Uranium mining by country

Forum is also participating in the One on One Meeting Program at the PDAC arranged through Precious Metals Summit Conferences on March 9 and 10.

Key Points: 
  • Forum is also participating in the One on One Meeting Program at the PDAC arranged through Precious Metals Summit Conferences on March 9 and 10.
  • Forum Energy Metals Corp. (TSXV: FMC) has three 100% owned energy metal projects to be drilled in 2021 by the Company and its major mining company partners Rio Tinto and Orano Canada Inc. for copper/silver, uranium and nickel/platinum/palladium in Saskatchewan, Canada's number one rated mining province for exploration and development.
  • In addition, Forum has a portfolio of seven drill ready uranium projects and a strategic land position in the Idaho Cobalt Belt.
  • For further information: www.forumenergymetals.com
    Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

enCore Energy Corp. Announces Option Grants to Officers

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Nuclear materials, Nuclear technology, Inheritance, Labour law, Property law, Vesting, Uranium, In situ leach, Uranium mining by country, Uranium mining in the United States

Vesting will occur over a period of eighteen months, with an initial 25% of the Options vesting immediately upon grant, followed by an additional 25% of the Options every six months thereafter until fully vested.

Key Points: 
  • Vesting will occur over a period of eighteen months, with an initial 25% of the Options vesting immediately upon grant, followed by an additional 25% of the Options every six months thereafter until fully vested.
  • enCore Energy Corp. is a U.S. domestic uranium developer focused on becoming a leading in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium producer.
  • The Company is led by a team of industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in the development and operations of in situ recovery uranium operations.
  • enCore Energys opportunities are created from the Companys transformational acquisition of its two South Texas production facilities, the changing global uranium supply/demand outlook and opportunities for industry consolidation.

Forum Announces $500,000 Private Placement and Stock Option Grant

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Athabasca Basin, Geology of Alberta, Geology of Saskatchewan, Physical sciences, Athabasca, Uranium, Chemistry, Nuclear technology, Uranium mining by country, Orano Canada

Proceeds of the Offering will be used to incur qualifying expenses under the Income Tax Act on the Company's mineral exploration projects in Saskatchewan.

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  • Proceeds of the Offering will be used to incur qualifying expenses under the Income Tax Act on the Company's mineral exploration projects in Saskatchewan.
  • Forum has increased its budget for drilling at its 100% owned Love Lake Nickel/Copper/Platinum/Palladium project and will conduct exploration on its Wollaston and Northwest Athabasca Joint Venture uranium projects.
  • The Company also announces that, in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan, it has granted 100,000 options to Golden Oak Corporate Services Ltd., the company that provides the services of Dan O'Brien as its Chief Financial Officer.
  • In addition, Forum has a portfolio of seven drill ready uranium projects in the Athabasca Basin and a strategic land position in the Idaho Cobalt Belt.

Blue Sky Uranium Reports Commencement of 4,500 m Drill Program

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Physical sciences, Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Chemistry, Materials, Uranium mining by country, Uranium mining in the United States

"This program is a major step in our strategy to identify new uranium resources near Ivana and throughout the district,"stated Nikolaos Cacos, Blue Sky President & CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "This program is a major step in our strategy to identify new uranium resources near Ivana and throughout the district,"stated Nikolaos Cacos, Blue Sky President & CEO.
  • Drill program details are presented in detail in the Company's February 1, 2021 News Release ( https://bit.ly/3u4iLWl ).
  • The Company's 100% owned Amarillo Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project in Rio Negro Province, Argentina is a new uranium district controlled by Blue Sky.
  • About Blue Sky Uranium Corp.
    Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina.

Energy Fuels to Present at NobleCon17 on Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Natural sciences, Nuclear fuels, Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Vanadium, Fuel, Uranium mining by country

Mr. Chalmers will provide an update on Energy Fuels' various uranium and critical mineral initiatives, with particular emphasis on the Company's progress on producing rare earth elements.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Chalmers will provide an update on Energy Fuels' various uranium and critical mineral initiatives, with particular emphasis on the Company's progress on producing rare earth elements.
  • About Energy Fuels: Energy Fuels is a leading U.S.-based uranium mining company, supplying U3O8 to major nuclear utilities.
  • The Company also produces vanadium from certain of its projects, as market conditions warrant, and anticipates commencing commercial production of rare earth element ("REE") carbonate in 2021.
  • Its corporate offices are in Lakewood, Colorado, near Denver, and all of its assets and employees are in the United States.

enCore Energy Corp. Completes Acquisition of Westwater Resources’ Texas-Based Uranium Production & Resource Assets

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Uranium, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Nuclear technology, Nuclear materials, Uranium mining, Westwater Resources, In situ leach, Uranium mining by country, Uranium mining in the United States

This acquisition more than double the Companys current mineral rights and historical resource holdings and adds two already licensed uranium production facilities.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition more than double the Companys current mineral rights and historical resource holdings and adds two already licensed uranium production facilities.
  • William M. Sheriff, Executive Chairman of enCore Energy stated This transformational acquisition is the first significant step to build enCore into a domestic uranium producer.
  • These licensed production facilities have demonstrated histories of lower cost uranium production, and they are in a local region with known historic uranium resources.
  • enCore Energy Corp. is U.S. domestic uranium developer focused on becoming a leading in-situ recovery (ISR) uranium producer.