Uranium

• Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation strikes deal to support uranium mine, drop lawsuit

  A Cree nation in northern Saskatchewan has entered an agreement with a company looking to mine in the Athabasca area for uranium.

  Economy

  Jul 3
  
• ‘There is real momentum’: Saskatchewan continues to prepare for nuclear future

  As the federal government releases its future energy strategy, Saskatchewan's government and a major uranium mining company say it is ready to meet that demand.

  Canada

  Jun 24
  
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• 2025 breaks records for Saskatchewan’s mining industry

  The numbers were announced at a press conference held by Energy and Natural Resources Minister Chris Beaudry, who highlighted the growth that the sector is seeing.

  Economy

  May 7
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• ‘Good for the economy’: Premier Moe praises Canada-India uranium trade deal

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is praising Canada's uranium deal with India, saying it is good for the province's economy as pulse tariffs persist.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Indigenous communities back proposed northern Saskatchewan uranium mine

  Indigenous communities are supporting a proposed uranium mine as it seeks final approval from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

  Houston told reporters the legislative changes are needed to make the province more self-reliant and able to withstand economic challenges that would result from U.S. tariffs.

  Economy

  Feb 18, 2025
• Iran has increased uranium stockpile enriched to near-weapons grade level: UN report

  Uranium enriched at 60 per cent purity is just a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90 per cent, according to the UN report.

  World

  Nov 19, 2024
• Cameco buys US$2.2B share in Westinghouse Electric Company

  Cameco, has successfully acquired a 49 per cent share in Westinghouse Electric Company for US$2.2 billion, strengthening its position in the nuclear fuel cycle.

  Economy

  Nov 8, 2023
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• Here’s a look at Sask.’s role in uranium production as people flock to watch ‘Oppenheimer’

  Saskatchewan's first mine, opening in 1953, did not supply the uranium used for "Little Boy."

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
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• What are depleted uranium rounds UK has pledged to Ukraine, and what are the risks?

  The British defense ministry on Monday confirmed it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium, which Russia said would spark escalated attacks.

  World

  Mar 23, 2023