Uranium Out of the Dumps

Source: thetimes.co.za (1/22/08)

...now that a worldwide energy crunch is seeing countries re-commission their nuclear power plants with plans to build many more, a uranium rush is on.

...During the decades when public pressure closed nuclear power stations, demand for uranium was so low that this country’s sole uranium processing plant, owned by AngloGold Ashanti, was viewed as a white elephant.

But now that a worldwide energy crunch is seeing countries re-commission their nuclear power plants with plans to build many more, a uranium rush is on.

Current uranium production is 26 000 tons a year less than existing nuclear power stations consume each year.

The difference is being made up from decommissioned warheads and other stockpiles. But unless supply ramps up fast, there won’t be enough fuel for existing nuclear generators, let alone those under construction.

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

Streetwise Reports is offering 100 investors—at no charge—the opportunity to meet via Zoom with executives of precious metals companies as they discuss recent developments at their companies and upcoming catalysts.

"China's export quota could be opportunity for Canadian miners"

Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."