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…
James Dines Predicts a Buying Panic in Uranium
Over the years, Dines successfully forecast the Internet mania, forecasting the giants of the tech boom, and forecasting the tech bust. A gold bug again, Dines also added uranium as the metal to watch over the coming years, saying, This is my way of playing the whole coming energy boom.” We talked with Jim Dines about the “melt up” in the uranium sector.
New Mexico Joins the Nuclear Renaissance
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…
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 …
A ‘Call’ On The Price of Uranium?
Uranium stocks are moving higher because of the rapid rise in the spot price of uranium. We talked to Strathmore Minerals Chief Executive Dev Randhawa about how his company may be thought of as an unexpired call option on the uranium. Because it is next to impossible to directly purchase uranium and benefit from that commodity’s rising price, many investors are turning to the junior uranium development companies, such as Strathmore Minerals.
Canadian Coalbed Methane Stocks: 7 Things to Know Before Investing
One of Canada’s leading petrogeologists, Dr. David Marchioni, cautions investors on what they should be looking for, before investing in the red-hot Canadian Coalbed Methane (CBM) Stocks. There are 7 Key Ingredients that make up a successful CBM play. He warns that some Canadian CBM plays are pricey and mature, although many investors are still climbing onboard the bandwagon. Dr. Marchioni also names his favorite CBM stocks.
U.S. Uranium Sector Glowed In 2005: An Even Brighter Future Ahead
The U.S. Department of Energys record-keeping arm issued very encouraging data this week, which should give a boost to many of the companies developing their uranium properties in the United States. Front-runners, with the more solid outlook, include Strathmore Minerals (TSX: STM; Other OTC: STHJF), UR-Energy (TSX: URE), Uranerz Energy (OTC BB: URNZ) and Energy Metals (TSX: EMC). The U.S. governments uranium annual report should also help bolster the aspirations of the more…
Uranium Facts For The Natural Resource Investor
Investing in uranium is looking toward the future. With fossil fuels fizzling out, the world needs reliable sources of energy. The price of uranium has moved surpisingly fast over the last year with the scare of oil and natural gas shortages. Also, analysts report a severe uranium shortage over the next ten years. Lets take a look at what uranium is and how it is/will be used. I have always heard “buy what you know”, so hopefully you will know a little more about uranium afte…
Why Does a Companys Uranium Resource Calculations Double?
Changes in uranium mining methods, and changes in subsequent methods for calculating resources estimates, have led to companies increasing the number of pounds of uranium. This has led to some dramatic spikes in share prices for those uranium companies.
Inside A Companys News Release
Most investors read a companys news releases, but dont read between the lines to understand in which direction the company is heading. Hopefully, the guidance which follows may help you better understand what is really going with a companys plans.