The Urenco enrichment facility could spark another New Mexico uranium boom. Another uranium boom may now be in progress. How is that possible?
Rising Commodity Prices Causing New Turmoil Through The Mining Sector
The Gold and Silver Index (XAU) is holding steady above 120, having reached a high above 156 in January, a level it had not seen since September 18, 1987. The spot uranium price is higher than its been since January 1980. Crude oil? Filling up your gas tank should remind you that oil prices are still painfully high. So all of this must mean mining companies are thrilled with their good fortune? WRONG! Theres a snowballing crisis in the mining sector, which has been kept off…
9 Survival Tips for the Market Shakeout Blues
Investors who bought during the top of the frothy commodities rally are now panicking or kicking themselves. Neither activity helps an investor or trader think straight. Below are a few tips in dealing with the current market shakeout
Ancient Meteor Impact May Hold Key To Uranium Exploration Success At Cluff
ESO Uranium to Angle Drill near a Promising 1970s Hole
I look at about 100 different projects a year, most of which go into the round filing cabinet on my floor, said Tony Harvey, the senior technical advisor to ESO Uranium (TSX: ESO), and formerly a senior manager of Wright Engineers-Fluor Daniels, which was involved with the design and construction of 14 mines worldwide. Harvey quickly ticked off what is necessary to attract his eye, I need to see history. I need to …
An Inside Look At Camecos Smith Ranch Uranium Facility
Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ) is the 800-pound gorilla of the uranium sector. Cameco is to uranium what Wal-Mart is to retailing, and what Saudi Aramco is to petroleum. On a percentage basis, Cameco dominates its sector more so than either of the two. Cameco probably has more clout in turning off the electricity now powering your computer than any other company in the world.
This week, the spot price of uranium rose to $40/pound, for the first time since Ronald Reagan was presi…
Foreign Demand May Jeopardize Uranium Supply for U.S. Utilities
We discussed with Jeff Combs, the Ux Consulting president, from which countries future uranium supplies may come, and who is going after those supplies more aggressively. He warns about the risks and rewards of Kazakhstan and Mongolia, looks to Africa for supplies, and talks about Russias expansion.
How Did ISL Uranium Mining Begin?
According to the World Nuclear Association, 21 percent of the worlds uranium production came about from ISL mining in 2004. We conducted interviews with some of the worlds top ISL experts, including the father of ISL, to help you better understand how uranium is currently mined for the worlds nuclear power plants.
How is the Weekly Spot Uranium Price Calculated?
Find out from the Ux Consulting president exactly how the spot price of uranium is calculated every week. Its not so simple. It impacts uranium investors worldwide.
How Soon Will Saudi Arabia Turn to Nuclear Energy?
How soon will Saudi Arabia join the nuclear club? You might be surprised with our investigation. How will this change the worlds energy picture? Water desalination will be the driving force behind Saudis entry into nuclear energy.
How To Choose A Uranium Stock
Now that the uranium bull market has gone to a new level, a number of exploration stocks made spectacular percentage gains after the International Investment Conference held in San Francisco in late November 2005. We turned to Kevin Bambrough, Market Strategist, and Jean-Francoise Tardif, Portfolio Manager, at Sprott Asset Management for their advice on how to navigate through the more than 250 uranium exploration, development and producing companies available across the glob…
How to Evaluate an ISL Uranium Company
The key to in situ leach (ISL) mining is not necessarily its uranium pounds-in-the-ground. Key factors include permeability of the uranium orebody, size of the area covered by a deposit and the average grade of the ore body. We talked with leading geological and hydrology experts to help you better understand ISL mining to avoid getting misled.
How To Rate Your Favorite Uranium Company
Many investors invested in the Great Uranium Bull Market with little rationale behind their speculation. Through the robust rallies of the past two years, it was easy to play the momentum of a newsletter writers recommendation. Quite a few did so, often employing the greater fool strategy and hoping the last and dumbest investor would provide an exit strategy for the early and nimble speculator.
We have created a 7-point ratings system to help you in determining which c…