Uranium Mining in Australia
Australia, the third-largest uranium producer in the world, is home to nearly one-third of the world’s known uranium resources.
Articles Tagged "BHP Billiton"
Toro in Talks With 7 Potential Asia Partners for Wiluna Uranium Mine
Bloomberg reported that Toro Energy Ltd, which is planning to develop the Wiluna uranium mine for US$279million Australia, is in talks with potential partners from China, South Korea, and Japan.
Canada Needs to Eliminate Foreign Uranium Ownership Limits: Saskatchewan Premier
Bloomberg reported that Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall said Canada should end limitations on foreign ownership for uranium companies like Cameco.
ERA Says Good Uranium Times Will Return
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that uranium producer, Energy Resources of Australia believes that while the price of the commodity and demand are quite low these days, good times are bound to return if the company extends the life of its declining Ranger Mine.
BHP Billiton Sacks Workers at Olympic Dam
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that BHP Billion announced more job losses to cut costs, particularly at the massive Olympic Damn project 550km north of Adelaide.
Japanese Resource Company Secures Uranium Supplies in Uzbekistan
Japan has become a bellwether for the nuclear and uranium industries. News that state-run JOGMEC has signed a production-sharing agreement with the government of Uzbekistan is a strong indication that Japan is not committed to phasing out its nuclear power program.
BHP Billiton’s Cut In Uranium Market Excites Executives
The Australian reported BHP Billiton's (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP) decision to scale back a $US30 billion ($28.9bn) expansion of its Olympic Dam mine and sell its Yeelirrie uranium deposit cheered uranium executives.
BHP Billiton Stops Purchase Of Olympic Dam Exploration Rights
IBTimes reported BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP,ASX:BHP) will not purchase exploration rights around the Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine.
No Timeline For Olympic Dam Uranium Mine
IBTimes reported BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has not totally abandoned its plans to expand the Olympic Dam uranium, copper and gold project in the long term, but has not provided any timeline for the project.
BHP Billiton Shelving and Selling Major Uranium Projects
BHP Billiton has formally set aside expansion plans for its Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine and has agreed to sell the Yeelirrie deposit to uranium giant Cameco.
