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WISE Uranium Project: 2008 News Archive

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2008 NEWS

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December 31, 2008: Areva files application for proposed U.S. uranium enrichment plant (Idaho)
December 30, 2008: Construction of Elkon uranium mine and mill to start in 2009 (Yakutia, Russia)
December 30, 2008: Lumwana copper/uranium mine project receives environmental approval; decision on mine development pending (Zambia)
December 29, 2008: UxC's Uranium month-end spot price: $53.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
December 23, 2008: South Inkai uranium ISL mine granted approval for commercial production (Kazakhstan)
December 22, 2008: U.S. NRC approves natural flushing as groundwater compliance strategy for Durango uranium mill tailings site (Colorado)
December 19, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $52.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
December, 2008: Draft Regional Mine Closure Strategies issued for comment (South Africa)
December 18, 2008: Licence renewal request for McClean Lake and Midwest (Saskatchewan)
December 18, 2008: Nova Scotia municipalities petition province to ban uranium mining
December 18, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of no Significant Impact for decommissioning of DU indoor test range at Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Virginia
December 17, 2008: Leak under UO2 plant contributes to contamination at Cameco's Port Hope conversion plant (Ontario)
December 16, 2008: Scoping study commissioned for Napperby uranium mine project (Australia)
December 16, 2008: U.S. DOE issues Excess Uranium Inventory Management Plan (including HEU downblending and DU re-enrichment options)
December 16, 2008: Areva signs agreement for uranium supply to India
December 15, 2008: United Nuclear requests further relaxed groundwater standards at Church Rock uranium mill and tailings site (New Mexico)
December 15, 2008: Westinghouse Electric Co delays construction of new dry conversion process at Columbia nuclear fuel plant (South Carolina)
December 15, 2008: Tricastin nuclear site partly flooded (France)
December 15, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $53.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
December 14, 2008: Geologist raises concern over potential groundwater contamination at Crow Butte uranium ISL mine (Nebraska)
December 12, 2008: ONGC signs MOU with Uranium Corporation of India Ltd. for cooperation in uranium exploration and development
December 12, 2008: Engineering services contracted for development of Honeymoon ISL uranium mine (South Australia)
December 12, 2008: Uranium mill tailings retreatment uneconomic at current sulphuric acid prices (South Africa)
December 12, 2008: Protest in St Petersburg against arrival of depleted uranium shipment from France
December 11, 2008: Major scientific breakthrough: Uranium Cafe now available in Google Streetview!
December 11, 2008: Areva accelerates domestic centrifuge enrichment plant project (France)
December 10, 2008: Violation of criticality criteria during planned upgrades at BWXT Lynchburg nuclear fuel plant (Virginia)
December 10, 2008: INB releases results of groundwater monitoring near Caetité uranium mill (Brazil)
December 10, 2008: Demonstration against depleted uranium exports from Germany to Russia
December 10, 2008: Whirlwind uranium mine temporarily closed (Colorado)
December 10, 2008: U.S. NNSA issues Amended Record of Decision: Surplus Plutonium Disposition; Waste Solidification Building (South Carolina)
December 9, 2008: Berkeley Resources Ltd signs agreement to undertake feasibility study on uranium mining assets in Salamanca Province, Spain
December 9, 2008: European Union to pay for cleanup of former Mydlovary uranium mill site (Czech Republic)
December 9, 2008: Environmental Impact Assessment filed for Gurvanbulag uranium mine project (Mongolia)
December 8, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $54.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
December 8, 2008: Mining and Rehabilitation Program (MARP) document lodged for Oban field leach trial (South Australia)
December 8, 2008: CNSC approves continuation of Cameco's proposed Vision 2010 Project to redevelop Port Hope conversion facility (Ontario)
December 8, 2008: Navajo demand comprehensive assessment of abandoned uranium mines (Arizona)
December 6, 2008: Supreme Court Of Canada upholds ruling that freed native leader Bob Lovelace from jail (Ontario)
December 6, 2008: Russia signs agreement on supply of uranium to India
December 5, 2008: U.S. BLM removes rules that allowed for uranium exploration moratorium in the Grand Canyon area (Arizona)
December 5, 2008: Chinese company enters Joint Venture for uranium exploration in Manitoba
December 4, 2008: Marubeni Corporation of Japan signs letter of intent on development of Dornod uranium project (Mongolia)
December 3, 2008: Burma allegedly mining uranium
December 3, 2008: Further Indian company granted uranium exploration permits in Niger
December 3, 2008: City Council of Virginia Beach takes stand against uranium mining (Virginia)
December 2, 2008: Caribou Management Board opposes uranium exploration project at Garry Lake, Nunavut
December 2, 2008: Reclamation of Dänkritz I uranium mill tailings deposit almost completed (Germany)
December 2, 2008: Permit applications filed for in-situ leaching of uranium at Goliad (Texas)
December 2, 2008: Inuit organization signs MOU for exploration of Inuit owned land nearby Areva's Kiggavik uranium deposit (Nunavut)
December 2, 2008: Some aboriginals conclude agreement on uranium exploration in Frontenac County (Ontario)
December 1, 2008: Bagjata uranium mine inaugurated (Jharkhand, India)
December 1, 2008: Ukraine to acquire 10% share in planned International uranium enrichment center in Angarsk (Russia)
December 1, 2008: Hualapai Tribe bans uranium mining (Arizona)
November 2008: Egypt runs pilot scale plant for uranium extraction from phosphoric acid
November 28, 2008: Cameco temporarily suspends UF6 production in Port Hope (Ontario)
November 27, 2008: Greenland parliament allows by-product recovery of uranium
November 27, 2008: Aboriginal elder takes on BHP over planned expansion of Olympic Dam mine (South Australia)
November 27, 2008: Venezuela, Russia sign accord on nuclear cooperation
November 27, 2008: Uranium production at Ezulwini mine delayed further (South Africa)
November 26, 2008: Atomredmetzoloto plans $7.4 billion investment in uranium mining by 2015 (Russia/Kazakhstan)
November 26, 2008: Kazakhstan plans to boost annual uranium production to 12,000 tons in 2009
November 26, 2008: Ukraine approves draft agreement about participation in Angarsk international enrichment center
November 26, 2008: Downstream community fears impacts of proposed uranium mine on water supply (Virginia)
November 25, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Violation to Cameco Resources for deficienies identified at Smith Ranch ISL mine (Wyoming)
November 25, 2008: Tony M uranium mine temporarily closed (Utah)
November 25, 2008: Midwest uranium mine project postponed (Saskatchewan)
November 25, 2008: Jordan signs nuclear protocol with China on uranium exploration
November 25, 2008: Opponents to license renewal of Crow Butte uranium-mine granted hearing (Nebraska)
November 24, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price rises to $55.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
November 24, 2008: Bee County Commissioners abstain from passing pro-uranium mining resolution (Texas)
November 21, 2008: LES announces plan to double NEF enrichment plant capacity (New Mexico)
November 21, 2008: Workers 'caked' in uranium at Ranger mill (Australia)
November 21, 2008: First Australian uranium shipped to China
November 20, 2008: Russia and India planning joint uranium extraction
November 19, 2008: Cameco seeks approval for replacement of certain Key Lake mill services (Saskatchewan)
November 19, 2008: U.S. BLM invites comment on extension of uranium mining at Sunday mine complex (Colorado)
November 19, 2008: India to invest $150 million in domestic uranium exploration
November 18, 2008: BHP Billiton reactivates Yeelirrie uranium mine project (West Australia)
November 17, 2008: Reclamation of former Crossen uranium mill site completed (Germany)
November 17, 2008: Western Australia government lifts uranium mining ban
November 17, 2008: ERA expects massive uranium resource at extension of Ranger deposit (Australia)
November 14, 2008: Jordan signs nuclear accord with Romania on uranium mining
November 14, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $53.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
November 14, 2008: Owner of Valencia mine project (Namibia) being acquired by DR Congo conglomerate
November 14, 2008: Namibia appoints task force on second desalination plant for uranium mines
November 13, 2008: U.S. BLM invites comment on Daneros uranium mine plan of operation, San Juan County (Utah)
November 13, 2008: Cameco plans temporary shutdown of Port Hope conversion plant for poor economics (Ontario)
November 13, 2008: Relocation of two tailings dumps in Mailii-Suu to begin in 2009 (Kyrgyzstan)
November 12, 2008: Uranium exploration plans in Armenia provoke fears among villagers
November 11, 2008: German uranium miners' study provides some evidence of increased risk of extrapulmonary cancers associated with radon
November 11, 2008: NATO funds study on impacts of possible earthquakes in the Fergana valley (Kyrgyzstan)
November 11, 2008: Strateco Resources Inc. announces positive scoping study on Matoush project (Québec)
November 11, 2008: Never operated new Siemens MOX fuel plant in Hanau to become server farm (Germany)
November 10, 2008: U.S. EPA orders mining companies to continue cleanup work at Midnite mine (Washington)
November 7, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $48.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
November 10, 2008: Rössing considers increasing annual uranium-oxide production further to 6,500 metric tons in 2012 (Namibia)
November 7, 2008: Areva aims at production start in 2016 at Baker Lake uranium mine project (Nunavut)
November 6, 2008: US Army Installation Command requests NRC licence for possession of M101 spotting round
November 6, 2008: Group appeals water permit to LES enrichment plant (New Mexico)
November 6, 2008: Virginia state panel votes for uranium study
November 6, 2008: Kazatomprom, China start uranium production in Kazakhstan
November 6, 2008: Rössing to increase annual uranium-oxide production to 5,500 metric tons in 2012 (Namibia)
November 5, 2008: Strateco files license application for exploration ramp at Matoush Project (Québec)
November 4, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Final Regulatory Guide on embankments for uranium mill tailings deposits
November 3, 2008: Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality issues Notice of Violation to Energy Metals Corp. for failures at its Antelope site
November 3, 2008: Public comment sought on draft guidelines for the Nolan's Bore rare earth elements and uranium mine environmental impact statement (Northern Territory, Australia)
November 3, 2008: AECL, China conclude agreement on development of CANDU fuel from spent light water reactor fuel
November 1, 2008: New rules for uranium mining and exploration in New Brunswick become official
October 31, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $46.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
October 31, 2008: India develops fourth generation uranium enrichment gas centrifuges
October 31, 2008: Rosatom offers Brazil assistance with uranium exploration
October 31, 2008: BHP intends to have first stage of Olympic dam expansion in production by 2013 (South Australia)
October 29, 2008: First Australian uranium shipment to China will be sent in the next few weeks
October 28, 2008: Study questions major economic benefit of renewed uranium mining in New Mexico
October 28, 2008: CNSC recommends continuation of environmental assessment for former Gunnar mine site rehabilitation (Saskatchewan)
October 27, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price rises to $45.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
October 23, 2008: Re-processing of Mailuu-Suu uranium mill tailings currently not feasible (Kyrgyzstan)
October 23, 2008: CNSC approves license renewal for McArthur River, Key Lake, and Rabbit Lake uranium mines
October 23, 2008: Major source of radon exposure overlooked at former Fernald uranium processing plant (Ohio)
October 22, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Information Notice regarding deficiences observed with concrete placement at planned MOX fuel plant and other nuclear facilities
October 22, 2008: Dominion mine shut down for poor economics (South Africa)
October 21, 2008: Positive preliminary economic assessment announced for Lake Maitland deposit (Western Australia)
October 21, 2008: Cleanup completed at Sillamäe tailings pond (Estonia)
October 20, 2008: U.S. NRC proposes $32,500 fine for liquid hydrogen fluoride (HF) spill at BWXT Lynchburg nuclear fuel plant (Virginia)
October 20, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $44.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
October 20, 2008: Saskatchewan creates nuclear advisory group
October 20, 2008: NGO report finds loopholes in EIA report on uranium mining project in Meghalaya (India)
October 19, 2008: 300 protest against any uranium exploration in Nisa (Portugal)
October 17, 2008: NT Government invites comment on EIS draft guidelines for increasing uranium transport from Olympic Dam to Darwin (Australia)
October 17, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $45.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
October 17, 2008: Soil cleanup at Cañon City uranium mill completed (Colorado)
October 17, 2008: Uranium prospectors pose environmental challenge in Namib-Naukluft Park (Namibia)
October 17, 2008: Access road for Valencia mine may destroy heritage sites (Namibia)
October 17, 2008: Uranium mining at Rožná to be extended further to 2015 (Czech Republic)
October 17, 2008: Scoping study result released for Letlhakane uranium mine project (Botswana)
October 16, 2008: U.S. DOE says relocation of Atlas tailings will begin in May, 2009 (Utah)
October 16, 2008: Kazakhstan prepared to supply uranium to India
October 15, 2008: South Africa ready to supply uranium to India
October 15, 2008: Mitsui & Co Ltd to acquire 49% stake in Honeymoon uranium project (South Australia)
October 13, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $46.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
October 13, 2008: Mining activities in Namib Naukluft Park worry chief of Topnaar community (Namibia)
October 10, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $47.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
October 10, 2008: Uranium One suspends Dominion mine operations upon strike (South Africa)
October 10, 2008: Forest Service announces preparation of Environmental Impact Statement on uranium exploration in Kaibab National Forest (Arizona)
October 10, 2008: $200 million investment planned for Kara-Balta uranium mill (Kyrgyzstan)
October 9, 2008: COVRA opens new uranium oxide storage halls for depleted uranium from Urenco's Almelo enrichment plant (The Netherlands)
October 9, 2008: Japanese Sojitz Corp. signs accord to explore for uranium in Uzbekistan
October 9, 2008: Activists call for moratorium on uranium mining in Texas
October 8, 2008: Finnish local councils may be given veto right on uranium mines
October 7, 2008: U.S. NRC mulls rulemaking for near-surface disposal of depleted uranium
October 7, 2008: Chinese companies to acquire 49% of Uramin Inc.
October 7, 2008: Uranex NL may start operating a uranium mine in Tanzania's central Bahi region within two years
October 7, 2008: Bluerock Resources announces temporary shutdown of US uranium mining operations for lack of working capital (Colorado)
October 6, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $49.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
October 6, 2008: Zambia enacts uranium mining law
October 3, 2008: Northern Territory Government grants exploration licence for Angela and Pamela prospects (Australia)
October 3, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $51.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
October 3, 2008: Kazakhstan plans to boost annual uranium production to 15,400 tons by 2010
October 3, 2008: U.S. NRC extends comment period for NUREG-1910 Draft Report: Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities
October 1, 2008: Chinese firm signs contract with Areva to buy 35% of Trekkopje mine's uranium output (Namibia)
September 30, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $52.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
September, 2008: Study finds increased mortality among Grants underground uranium miners, but not among uranium mill workers (New Mexico)
September 30, 2008: Atomredmetzoloto and South Korean consortium sign memorandum on uranium exploration and mining
September 30, 2008: Cameco restarts Port Hope conversion plant after 14 month outage (Ontario)
September 29, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $53.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
September 29, 2008: Uravan uranium mill site cleanup complete (Colorado)
September 29, 2008: Conservation groups challenge Secretary of Interior to protect Grand Canyon and enforce uranium mining ban (Arizona)
September 27, 2008: Uranium King Corporation submits letter of intent to develop Apex-Lowboy uranium recovery project (Nevada)
September 26, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $55.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
September 26, 2008: Settlement repeals uranium exploration near Grand Canyon, requires full reviews of subsequent drilling proposals (Arizona)
September 26, 2008: WildHorse eyes 20 year mine life for Mecsek uranium project (Hungary)
September 25, 2008: Argentine province of Córdoba passes law prohibiting open pit mining
September 25, 2008: U.S. EPA orders demolition of former Starmet / Nuclear Metals DU munitions facility in Concord (Massachusetts)
September 25, 2008: Decision announced to mine Four Mile deposit by in-situ leaching (South Australia)
September 24, 2008: Elevated uranium concentration found in groundwater at former COGEMA/SICN nuclear fuel fabrication plant at Veurey-Voroize (France)
September 24, 2008: Uranium concentration in groundwater near Pierrelatte conversion plant exceeds WHO drinking water guidance (France)
September 24, 2008: Uranium concentration in surface waters near Malvési conversion plant exceeds WHO drinking water guidance (France)
September 22, 2008: Permission of relaxed groundwater restoration standards matter of habit with shutdown of uranium in situ leach facilities in Texas
September 22, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $58.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
September 23, 2008: Positive pre-feasibility study released for Wiluna uranium project (Western Australia)
September 20, 2008: 200 demonstrate against mining of Osečná-Kotel uranium deposit near Liberec (Czech Republic)
September 19, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $60.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
September 19, 2008: Germany to introduce 10 microgram per litre drinking water standard for uranium
September 18, 2008: Minister orders more thorough review of Garry Lake uranium exploration project (Nunavut)
September 18, 2008: Australian parliamentary committee opposes uranium exports to Russia
September 17, 2008: Catholic Church in Malawi to monitor uranium mining
September 17, 2008: South African government denies health hazard from contaminated water in the Wonderfonteinspruit catchment area - despite scientific evidence presented at international conference
September 16, 2008: CNSC approves restart of Cameco Port Hope conversion plant (Ontario)
September 16, 2008: Proposed Revision of U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide RG 3.16: General Fire Protection Guide for Plutonium Processing and Fuel Fabrication Plants
September 15, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $62.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
September 16, 2008: Western Australia to lift ban on uranium mining
September 12, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $63.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
September 12, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for restart of Christensen Ranch/Irigaray uranium ISL mines (Wyoming)
September 11, 2008: Whirlwind mine receives final mining permit (Colorado)
September 10, 2008: Paraguay grants exploration and exploitation rights for Yuty uranium project
September 9, 2008: Pele Mountain initiates permitting process of Eco Ridge mine, Elliot Lake (Ontario)
September 8, 2008: CNSC announces un-hearing on EA Screening for proposed production increase at Blind River Refinery (Ontario)
September 8, 2008: Permit application filed for first production area at Goliad in-situ leach uranium project in South Texas
September 8, 2008: Australia's ban on uranium sales to India stays in spite of NSG waiver
September 6, 2008: Nuclear Suppliers Group lifts ban on nuclear trade with India; decision deplored by international disarmament network
September 5, 2008: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announces public hearing on proposed revisions to uranium mining rules
September 5, 2008: Pilot plant for de-conversion of depleted UF₆ to be commissioned in Angarsk in 2012 (Russia)
September 5, 2008: Proposed Revision of U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide RG 3.52: Standard format and content for the health and safety sections of license renewal applications for uranium processing and fuel fabrication
September 4, 2008: NGOs denounce irregular granting of land for uranium mine in La Rioja province (Argentina)
September 3, 2008: Cameco Resources agrees to pay $50,000 fine for deficienies identified during abandoned drill hole inspection at Smith Ranch ISL site (Wyoming)
September 3, 2008: Deep well drilling for geothermal power project for Beverley uranium mine to start in Feb. 2009 (South Australia)
September 3, 2008: Denison exceeds number of permitted truckloads hauling uranium ore from San Miguel County (Colorado) to White Mesa mill (Utah)
September 2, 2008: Codelco to study uranium extraction from copper mines (Chile)
September 2, 2008: Approval of Beverley ISL uranium mine extension a “blank cheque licence for pollution” (South Australia)
September 2, 2008: CEAA announces availability of Participant Funding for Former Gunnar Mine Site Rehabilitation Project (Saskatchewan)
September 2, 2008: Mining lease application lodged for the development of a uranium mine at Crocker Well (South Australia)
September 2, 2008: Chief headman killed over land for proposed uranium mine (South Africa)
September 2, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact related to proposed deconversion of highly enriched uranium hexafluoride in a new process line of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.'s, Erwin, plant (Tennessee)
September 1, 2008: Niger Uranium Ltd plans open pit uranium mine on Henkries deposit by 2011 (South Africa)
August 29, 2008: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. request to include in its current operating licence the maintenance and repair activities it carries out as a Class lB licensee at its Peterborough nuclear fuel facility (Ontario)
August 29, 2008: Russia to help Tajikistan to develop uranium deposits
August 29, 2008: Russia invests into development of Krasnokamensk uranium mine
August 29, 2008: Rio Tinto may further extend Rössing mine life to 2030 (Namibia)
August 28, 2008: Beverley Uranium Mine Extension approved (South Australia)
August 28, 2008: Paladin reports large resource upgrade for Langer Heinrich deposit (Namibia)
August 27, 2008: CNSC to hold hearing on license renewal for decommissioned Beaverlodge mine and mill site (Saskatchewan)
August 27, 2008: Areva and Jordan Atomic Energy Commission sign memorandum of understanding on uranium exploration
August 27, 2008: India invests in development of infrastructure around proposed uranium mining site in Meghalaya
August 27, 2008: Indigenous landowners protest proposed West Australian legislation to ban uranium mining
August 26, 2008: U.S. NRC issues strategy for outreach and communication with Indian tribes potentially affected by uranium recovery sites
August 26, 2008: Strathmore pays $18,000 fine for numerous violations connected to exploration activities at Sky ISL project site (Wyoming)
August 26, 2008: Protest against opening of Cameco office in Alice Springs (Australia)
August 25, 2008: Nuclear warfare threats should end plans to sell Australian uranium to Russia, ACF and MAPW say
August 22, 2008: Uranium leak in sewage system of Comurhex Pierrelatte conversion plant (France)
August 22, 2008: Nuclear Suppliers Group defers decision on resumption of nuclear trade with India
August 21, 2008: Namibian government plans second water desalination plant
August 21, 2008: Namibia issues Mining Licence for Valencia uranium mine project
August 21, 2008: U.S. NRC announces establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for license renewal of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine (Nebraska)
August 20, 2008: Commencement of pre-feasibility study on Bahi uranium project in Tanzania
August 20, 2008: Sparton Resources Inc. leaves uranium exploration holes in New Brunswick unplugged
August 20, 2008: Jordan signs nuclear accord with China on uranium exploration
August 16, 2008: Spill from new tailings pipeline burst reaches homes at Jaduguda, again (Jharkhand, India)
August 14, 2008: U.S. NRC staff proposes $16,250 fine for violation of criticality rules at GNF Wilmington nuclear fuel plant (North Carolina)
August 13, 2008: Sparton Resources Inc. suspends New Brunswick uranium exploration program in response to new rules (Canada)
August 13, 2008: Railcar with Yellow Cake shipment for Malvési conversion plant overloaded (Germany/France)
August 12, 2008: U.S. NRC demands further assessment of offsite groundwater contaminant plume identified at Exxon Highland uranium mill tailings deposit (Wyoming)
August 12, 2008: New groundwater inflow halts repair work at Cigar Lake mine (Saskatchewan)
August 12, 2008: Babcock & Wilcox Co. acquires Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. in Erwin, Tennessee
August 11, 2008: Inuit organization Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. signs agreement with uranium exploration company (Nunavut)
August 11, 2008: Cameco completes acquisition of 70% interest in Kintyre uranium deposit (Western Australia)
August 10, 2008: Foundation stone laid for Tummalapalle uranium mine and mill, Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh (India)
August 8, 2008: Referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity (EPBC) Act lodged for development of Crocker Well uranium mine (South Australia)
August 8, 2008: Provincial Government of Jujuy suspends mining exploration in zone of Tilcara (Argentina)
August 8, 2008: India aims to double uranium reserves
August 8, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for site protection measures from surface water flow at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)
August 8, 2008: Mitsui to conduct joint uranium exploration in Uzbekistan
August 7, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for third evaporation pond at former Homestake Grants uranium mill site (New Mexico)
August 6, 2008: Meghalaya Government forms expert panel on uranium mining (India)
August 6, 2008: Vietnam plans to explore for uranium
August 6, 2008: WildHorse signs cooperation agreement for restart of uranium mining in Hungary
August 5, 2008: U.S. DOE confirms it will move Moab tailings by rail, not truck (Utah)
August 4, 2008: Penalty imposed on Muyunkum ISL mine for environmental violations (Kazakhstan)
August 4, 2008: Penalty imposed on Inkay ISL mine for illegal waste dumping (Kazakhstan)
August 3, 2008: NGO sues Jujuy Province over mining exploration permits in Quebrada de Humahuaca World Heritage area (Argentina)
August 1, 2008: Areva signs uranium mining deal on Bakouma project (Central African Republic)
August 1, 2008: CNSC to hold public hearing to consider the Environmental Assessment Track Report regarding Cameco's proposal for the Vision 2010 project at the Port Hope conversion plant (Ontario)
July 31, 2008: Environmentalists sue U.S. DOE over uranium leasing program (Colorado)
July 31, 2008: World Bank approves US$30 million loan for cleanup of closed uranium mine and mill sites in Argentina
July 31, 2008: Areva obtains environmental approval for Imouraren uranium mine project (Niger)
July 31, 2008: Institute of Medicine publishes report on feasibility and design issues of epidemiologic studies of veterans exposed to depleted uranium
July 31, 2008: Inuit advocate against uranium mining in Greenland
July, 2008: ANF Lingen nuclear fuel fabrication plant applies for capacity increase to 800 t/a (Germany)
July 29, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Violation to Shaw Areva MOX Services for deficiencies during MOX fuel plant construction (South Carolina)
July 25, 2008: CDPHE cites Cotter for groundwater contamination near Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)
July 25, 2008: U.S. NRC issues technical evaluation report for remedial action at Moab uranium mill tailings site; calls for groundwater remediation (Utah)
July 25, 2008: Energy Fuels files for county permit for Piñon Ridge uranium mill (Colorado)
July 25, 2008: CNSC decides that a public hearing is not necessary to consider the draft EA Guidelines regarding GE-Hitachi's proposal to manufacture low enriched uranium (LEU) fuel bundles in Peterborough, Ontario
July 25, 2008: U.S. NRC denies petition for rulemaking concerning chemical toxicity of uranium
July 25, 2008: ONGC to enter uranium mining in India
July 25, 2008: ERA signs China uranium export deal
July 24, 2008: French wine appellation "Coteaux du Tricastin" seeks name change after uranium spill
July 23, 2008: U.S. NRC staff determines Cameco Resources' license amendment request for the processing of third-party resin at its Smith Ranch - Highland in-situ leach mine is unacceptable for lack of environmental analysis (Wyoming)
July 23, 2008: Explosion in centrifuge manufacturing plant at Urenco Almelo site (Netherlands)
July 23, 2008: Residents voice opposition to production increase of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine (Nebraska)
July 23, 2008: WildHorse could open first Hungarian uranium mine in 2010
July 23, 2008: Uranium Corporation of India gets lease for four mines in Jharkhand
July 22, 2008: Park Service to advance cleanup cost for abandoned Orphan Mine Site, as responsible parties duck (Arizona)
July 22, 2008: Kazatomprom aims to top global uranium market in 2009
July 22, 2008: Elevated radiation levels found at former Rosglas uranium mine site (Bretagne, France)
July 22, 2008: New uranium/gold mill to be built at Lunnoye deposit, South Yakutia (Russia)
July 21, 2008: Refluorination of depleted uranium oxide (!) ongoing at Comurhex Malvési and Pierrelatte plants, France
July 21, 2008: Three expert groups to assess health effects of proposed uranium mine in Domiasiat (India)
July 21, 2008: U.S. NRC releases NUREG-1910 Draft Report for Comment: Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities
July 21, 2008: Atomredmetzoloto to set up joint venture with Areva
July 20, 2008: Niger's Tuareg rebels demand share of uranium revenue
July 18, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $64.50 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
July 17, 2008: Wyoming DEQ issues Notice of Violation to Cameco Resources for deficienies identified during abandoned drill hole inspection at Smith Ranch ISL site
July 17, 2008: Leak detected in sewage system of FBFC Romans nuclear fuel fabrication plant (France)
July 17, 2008: Tajikistan investigates feasibility of uranium recovery from reprocessing of uranium mill tailings
July 17, 2008: CNNC speeding up uranium exploitation in northwest China
July 16, 2008: Tallahassee group files lawsuit against County Commissioners for allowing uranium prospection (Colorado)
July 16, 2008: Uranium concentrations in groundwater still elevated at a few locations near Tricastin plant, possibly unrelated to recent uranium spill (France)
July 16, 2008: Berkeley Resources Ltd to develop uranium mining assets in Salamanca Province, Spain
July 16, 2008: Judge holds Newmont Mining Corp. partially liable for Midnite mine contamination (Washington)
July 15, 2008: Ranger uranium mine output drops 31% in second quarter of 2008 due to water inflow (Northern Territory, Australia)
July 14, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price rises to $64.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
July 14, 2008: Dust samples from Waiki'i Ranch near Pohakuloa Training Area show no depleted uranium (Hawaii)
July 14, 2008: AngloGold Ashanti cancels uranium delivery contracts (South Africa)
July 14, 2008: Kyrgyzstan to create special agency for reclamation of tailings deposits
July 12, 2008: 2000 protest in Tilcara against uranium exploration in UNESCO World Heritage area (Jujuy, Argentina)
July 11, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $63.25 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
July 11, 2008: France and Libya sign agreement for nuclear cooperation, including uranium exploration
July 11, 2008: Workers go on strike against poor working conditions at Klerksdorp uranium mine (South Africa)
July 11, 2008: French Nuclear Safety Authority orders shutdown of SOCATRI Tricastin plant after uranium spill
July 11, 2008: Aboriginal landowners set to secure equity involvement in Kintyre uranium deposit, pressure State to lift uranium ban (Western Australia)
July 10, 2008: USGS study finds elevated trace element concentrations in leachate from abandoned uranium waste dumps in the San Rafael Swell, Utah
July 10, 2008: U.S. NRC receives license application for JAB and Antelope uranium in-situ leach projects (Wyoming)
July 10, 2008: Cameco reaches settlement with Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality on Smith Ranch ISL violations; $900,000 penalty
July 10, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of License Application for Lost Creek in situ leach uranium facility, and Opportunity to Request a Hearing (Wyoming)
July 9, 2008: Fremont County Commission adopts conditions for controversial uranium exploration in Tallahassee area (Colorado)
July 9, 2008: Cameco acquires majority in Kintyre uranium exploration project (Western Australia)
July 8, 2008: CNSC approves Slightly Enriched Uranium CANDU Fuel Production project at Zircatec Port Hope plant (Ontario)
July 8, 2008: Uranium-containing waste liquid spills at Tricastin nuclear site (France)
July 8, 2008: Uranium mill tailings spillover during flash floods at Jadugoda (Jharkhand, India)
July 7, 2008: Chinese uranium mining interests to revamp Niger's power supply
July 7, 2008: Ontario court calls native uranium mining protest punishment 'too harsh'
July 5, 2008: Turamdih uranium mill still on trial run (Jharkhand, India)
July 4, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $60.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
July 4, 2008: Southern Greenland: uranium mining vs. World Heritage
July 4, 2008: New Brunswick government amending rules for uranium mining and exploration
July 3, 2008: Contract awarded for solvent extraction plant of Mintails' West Rand tailings recovery project (South Africa)
July 2, 2008: Cleanup at former St-Priest-la-Prugne uranium mine still uncomplete (Loire, France)
July 2, 2008: U.S. NRC releases Scoping Summary Report on Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities
July 2, 2008: Silex website hacked
July 1, 2008: U.S. BLM prepares Environmental Analysis on Proposed Reynolds Ranch ISL project (Wyoming)
July 1, 2008: Uranium Equities Ltd acquires Nabarlek Mining Lease (Australia)
July 1, 2008: Cost for relocation of Moab tailings by 2019 could exceed $1 billion (Utah)
July 1, 2008: State awards contract for clean up of a few abandoned uranium mines (New Mexico)
June 30, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price recovers to $59.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
June 30, 2008: India reports progress with new method to extract uranium from sea water
June 30, 2008: India setting up demonstration plants for uranium recovery from phosphates
June 29, 2008: Jordan, Britain agree on civilian nuclear cooperation, including uranium exploration and mining
June 27, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price recovers to $58.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
June 27, 2008: CNSC approves pumping of water out of flooded Cigar Lake mine (Saskatchewan)
June 27, 2008: Public comment period open on uranium permit for Goliad uranium in-situ leach project (Texas)
June 27, 2008: Somalia invites Russian firms to develop uranium deposits
June 26, 2008: CNSC to hold hearing on licence amendment for Cigar Lake remediation project (Saskatchewan)
June 26, 2008: CNSC to hold hearing on Environmental Assessment Track Report regarding the proposal to develop and implement a plan to rehabilitate the former Gunnar mine site (Saskatchewan)
June 26, 2008: County signs agreement on construction of uranium mill near Green River (Utah)
June 25, 2008: U.S. Congress halts mining near Grand Canyon
June 25, 2008: Coalition group demands stop of uranium mining in Ontario until study is done on impact
June 25, 2008: Traditional owners back more uranium mining (South Australia)
June 24, 2008: Heavy rain causes tailings overflow into Turamdih village (Jharkhand, India)
June 23, 2008: Wildhorse Energy Ltd. fined for violations at Bison Basin/West Alkali Creek project (Wyoming)
June 22, 2008: Niger Tuareg rebels seize 4 French uranium workers
June 21, 2008: France and Algeria sign nuclear power accord, including uranium exploration and production
June 20, 2008: Criticality rules violated at FBFC nuclear fuel fabrication plant, Romans-sur-Isère (Drôme, France)
June 20, 2008: Russian NGOs oppose Australian uranium exports to Russia
June 20, 2008: House Subcommittee files emergency resolution to prevent uranium mining near Grand Canyon National Park
June 20, 2008: Southern Nevada Water Authority blames uranium mining near Moab for uranium in Colorado River
June 20, 2008: CNSC invites comment on draft Process Improvement Initiatives for Screening Environmental Assessments at the CNSC
June 20, 2008: CNSC invites comment on Draft Regulatory Document RD-150, Designing and Implementing a Radiobioassay Program
June 20, 2008: Cameco joins GE Hitachi enrichment venture (North Carolina)
June 19, 2008: Cameco Resources requests license amendment for the processing of third-party resin at its Smith Ranch - Highland in-situ leach mine (Wyoming)
June 19, 2008: INB selects private partner for mining of Santa Quitéria uranium/phosphate deposit (Brazil)
June 19, 2008: Aurora Energy Resources Inc. establishes "Michelin Project Community Panel" (Labrador)
June 19, 2008: CNSC announces decision to proceed with consideration of the application for licence amendments related to the Rabbit Lake Solution Processing Project (Saskatchewan)
June 19, 2008: 800 MW coal power plant planned to supply Namibian uranium mines
June 19, 2008: Radiation monitoring of Olympic Dam mine workers has been lessened, Greens say (South Australia)
June 18, 2008: Australian Conservation Foundation opposes uranium exports to Russia
June 18, 2008: License granted for Trekkopje uranium mine (Namibia)
June 17, 2008: Feasibility study underway for uranium extraction from phosphates (Jordan)
June 16, 2008: Wyoming DEQ issues Notice of Violation to Strathmore for numerous violations connected to exploration activities at Sky ISL project site
June 16, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $57.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
June 16, 2008: U.S. NRC issues notice of license application and opportunity to request a hearing on Nichols Ranch in-situ leach uranium mine project (Wyoming)
June 14, 2008: State committee gives temporary protection to Mount Taylor (New Mexico)
June 13, 2008: U.S. DOE releases Draft EA for disposition of contaminated nickel from Paducah and Oak Ridge enrichment plants
June 13, 2008: U.S. EPA, in response to House Committee request, announces plan towards cleaning up the legacy of abandoned uranium mines on the Navajo Nation
June 12, 2008: Areva seeks approval for installation of supercritical CO₂ uranium recovery process at Richland nuclear fuel plant (Washington)
June 11, 2008: CNSC intends to approve license renewal for Key Lake uranium mill in spite of serious deficiencies identified (Saskatchewan)
June 11, 2008: Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel: Plan for decommissioning of DU munitions test area at Jefferson Proving Ground taking too long (Indiana)
June 11, 2008: Areva/Kazatomprom joint venture to increase production to 4,000 tonnes of uranium per year
June 10, 2008: Peterborough City Council opposes uranium mining in Otonabee River watershed (Ontario)
June 9, 2008: Uranium recovery not feasible at Witsgold's Bloemhoek Project, Southern Free State Goldfield (South Africa)
June 9, 2008: In-pit tailings disposal proposed for breccia pipes mine project in northern Arizona
June 9, 2008: Fremont County Commission approves controversial uranium exploration in Tallahassee area (Colorado)
June 9, 2008: Startup of Rosita in-situ leach uranium mine delayed (Texas)
June 7, 2008: 300 demonstrate against mining of Osečná-Kotel uranium deposit near Liberec (Czech Republic)
June 6, 2008: Completion of capacity increase at Urenco Gronau enrichment plant delayed (Germany)
June 6, 2008: Czech Environmental Ministry denies request for uranium mining near Liberec
June 6, 2008: 800 voice concerns on uranium exploration in New Brunswick
June 6, 2008: Government declines recognition of former Andújar uranium mill workers' ailments as professional diseases (Spain)
June 6, 2008: Labour dispute at Kayelekera mining site (Malawi)
June 6, 2008: Nunavut MLA denounces Inuit organizations' conflict of interest concerning mining projects (Canada)
June 5, 2008: Draft Mine Permit Issued for Goliad in-situ leach uranium project (Texas)
June 4, 2008: International Isotopes Inc. announces plans to build commercial depleted uranium deconversion facility (Idaho)
June 4, 2008: Production starts at West Mynkuduk in-situ leach uranium mine (Kazakhstan)
June 4, 2008: Forsys receives Environmental Clearance for Valencia uranium mine project (Namibia)
June 4, 2008: Protests against depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia; blockade stops train
June 4, 2008: Another new unit at Kaiga nuclear power plant in Karnataka delayed on account of fuel shortage (India)
June 4, 2008: Argentina announces discovery of uranium deposit in Jáchal department (San Juan)
June 3, 2008: Cameco and Kazatomprom establish entity for Ulba conversion plant project (Kazakhstan)
June 3, 2008: Charges against protesters opposing uranium exploration in Northern Frontenac County withdrawn (Ontario)
June 3, 2008: Suez acquires an equity stake in Areva's new Georges Besse II centrifuge uranium enrichment plant (France)
June 3, 2008: Environmentalists demand formal incorporation of Koongarra uranium deposit into Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory, Australia)
June 2, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $59.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
June 2, 2008: Assam, Meghalaya state governments clash over potential uranium discovery in border area (India)
June 2, 2008: Russia's Atomredmetzoloto to start uranium prospecting in Klein Spitzkoppe area, Namibia
June 1, 2008: Australian Government softens stance on uranium export ban to India
May 31, 2008: Scientists denounce location of proposed desalination plant for Olympic Dam mine as inappropriate (South Australia)
May 30, 2008: Cogema requests license renewal for restoration of Christensen Ranch / Irigaray in-situ leach uranium mine site (Wyoming)
May 30, 2008: Company declares to ignore residents' concerns on Piñon Ridge uranium mill project (Colorado)
May 30, 2008: Jordan, France sign deal on help with nuclear energy and uranium extraction
May 30, 2008: Bellona stages protest against arrival of depleted uranium shipment from France at St Petersburg port (Russia)
May 30, 2008: Domestic uranium eyed for Vietnam's nuclear power plant
May 30, 2008: First consignment of enriched uranium from Russia arrives at Koodankulam nuclear power plant (India)
May 29, 2008: Offsite groundwater contaminant plume identified at Exxon Highland uranium mill tailings deposit (Wyoming)
May 29, 2008: Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride Conversion Facility at Portsmouth completed (Ohio)
May 29, 2008: ATSDR report finds Homestake uranium mill site is a public health hazard (New Mexico)
May 28, 2008: Production capacity of Langer Heinrich uranium mine to be more than doubled (Namibia)
May 28, 2008: Algonquin leader released from jail (Ontario)
May 28, 2008: Landowners stake claims to repel uranium prospectors (New Brunswick)
May 28, 2008: India's Department of Atomic Energy demands commercialisation of all exploratory uranium mines in the country to fill nuclear fuel supply gap
May 28, 2008: New Brunswick Tory opposition (!) concerned about health hazards from uranium exploration
May 28, 2008: India's Reliance Industries acquires 49% interest in uranium exploration projects in South Australia
May 27, 2008: Native title applicant opposes Four Mile uranium in-situ leach mine project (South Australia)
May 27, 2008: Jailed Algonquin leader calls for end of colonialism (Ontario)
May 27, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Opportunity To Request a Hearing on license renewal request of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine, and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information (SUNSI) for Contention Preparation (Nebraska)
May 26, 2008: Atomredmetzoloto could boost uranium production to 20,000 t/a by 2024
May 25, 2008: Starmet Corp. may face penalties for staying at Concord Superfund site (Massachusetts)
May 23, 2008: $50,000 penalty imposed on Crow Butte Resources for violations at ISL uranium mine (Nebraska)
May 23, 2008: Proposed revision of U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide RG 3.5: Standard format and content of license applications for conventional uranium mills
May 23, 2008: Russia signs deal to build uranium enrichment plant in China and supply uranium
May 23, 2008: Shaw Areva MOX Services awarded construction option for DOE MOX facility (South Carolina)
May 23, 2008: Five companies win bids for U.S. DOE uranium mining leases (Colorado)
May 22, 2008: South Dakota revises rules for reclamation of exploration test holes and in-situ leach mining
May 22, 2008: European Parliament calls for a global ban on depleted uranium weapons
May 22, 2008: New Brunswick government issues non-binding uranium exploration guidelines
May 21, 2008: ICRP releases draft report on Protection of People in Emergency Exposure Situations for consultation
May 21, 2008: TCEQ approves disposal of uranium byproduct material at Waste Control Specialists' Andrews County disposal site, Texas
May 20, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the reclamation of Sequoyah Fuels Corporation site in Gore, OK
May 20, 2008: Proposed revision of U.S. NRC Regulatory Guide RG 3.25: Standard format and content of safety analysis reports for uranium enrichment facilities
May 20, 2008: Colorado bill limiting in-situ leach uranium mining signed into law
May 20, 2008: Bannerman Resources commissions Full Feasibility Study for Goanikontes uranium mine project (Namibia)
May 19, 2008: Application lodged for development of Four Mile uranium deposit (South Australia)
May 16, 2008: Jordan to float tender for construction of first uranium mine
May 15, 2008: Development of Honeymoon in-situ leach uranium mine suspended (South Australia)
May 15, 2008: U.S. BLM releases Environmental Assessment for the proposed Whirlwind uranium mine for comment (Colorado)
May 15, 2008: Leak from Cameco's uranium conversion plant has reached Port Hope harbour (Ontario)
May 15, 2008: Jailed Algonquin leader begins hunger strike (Ontario)
May 15, 2008: More than 30 environmental organizations call for uranium ban in New Brunswick
May 15, 2008: U.S. EPA urges demolition of Nuclear Metals/Starmet buildings in Concord (Massachusetts)
May 14, 2008: U.S. NRC requests additional information regarding license application submitted for Moore Ranch in-situ leach uranium project (Wyoming); proposed leaching in an unconfined aquifer "is a unique setting for an ISL operation"
May 14, 2008: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality denies mining permits for Canyon mine and Pinenut mine
May 14, 2008: U.S. uranium mine production dropped 3% in 2007 (U.S. DOE)
May 14, 2008: Uranium mill tailings materials removed during road construction in Grand Junction (Colorado)
May 14, 2008: U.S. NRC approves license for GE Silex laser isotope separation enrichment demonstration facility project in Wilmington (North Carolina)
May 12, 2008: U.S. NRC releases old event reports for Nuclear Fuel Services Erwin plant (Tennessee) and for BWXT Lynchburg nuclear fuel plant (Virginia)
May 12, 2008: Rössing releases Final Scoping Report for Social and Environmental Assessment for Phase 2 of Mine Expansion Project; includes new acid heap leaching facility (Namibia)
May 12, 2008: South Korea to purchase 2,600 tons of uranium from Uzbekistan
May 11, 2008: India investing "heavily" in uranium exploration
May 9, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $60.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
May 9, 2008: Jordan planning to exploit uranium deposits
May 9, 2008: Pre-Feasibility Study - more or less - shows viability of Chirundu Uranium JV project, using open pit mining and acid heap leaching (Zambia)
May 8, 2008: Lack of fuel delays start-up of two nuclear power plant units in India
May 8, 2008: U.S. HRSA outreach seeks to raise cancer awareness among people who lived near nuclear sites or mined uranium
May 8, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Request for Certificate Renewal and Opportunity for Comment: Paducah and Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plants
May 8, 2008: Angela, Pamela mines not welcome: native title holders (Northern Territory, Australia)
May 7, 2008: New treatment plant to accelerate reclamation after uranium in-situ leach mining at Stráž pod Ralskem (Czech Republic)
May 6, 2008: National Research Council publishes review of U.S. Army's report on depleted uranium health risks
May 6, 2008: Fungi found to immobilize uranium in soil
May 6, 2008: Serpent River First Nation says "no" to uranium exploration (Ontario)
May 5, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $63.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
May 5, 2008: New uranium mill proposed for Green River area (Utah)
May 5, 2008: Areva selects Idaho site for proposed U.S. uranium enrichment plant
May 1, 2008: Urenco's exports of depleted uranium to Russia to be terminated in 2009
April 30, 2008: Cibola County opposes Mount Taylor cultural listing (New Mexico)
April 30, 2008: GE Hitachi selects Wilmington, North Carolina, as site for potential commercial uranium enrichment facility
April 29, 2008: U.S. NRC grants hearing to Native opponents of Crow Butte uranium in situ leach mine's North Trend Expansion project (Nebraska)
April 29, 2008: Czech Environment Ministry secures Osečná-Kotel uranium deposit for mining
April 29, 2008: First production of uranium ore at J-Bird Mine (Colorado)
April 29, 2008: Conventional ore processing commences at White Mesa Mill (Utah)
April 29, 2008: Equinox announces positive Feasibility Study for uranium extraction at Lumwana copper mine project (Zambia)
April 28, 2008: Rally against uranium mining development at Angela and Pamela deposits (Northern Territory, Australia)
April 28, 2008: Field leach trial to be skipped at Four Mile in-situ leach project; mining to commence in 2009 (South Australia)
April 25, 2008: Forsys issues draft Environmental Impact Assessment for Valencia mine project (Namibia)
April 25, 2008: Kara Balta mill resumes uranium production (Kyrgyzstan)
April 25, 2008: Intervention after sulphuric acid spill at Langer Heinrich mine leads to explosions (Namibia)
April 24, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Violation for criticality issues at NFS Erwin BLEU project (Tennessee)
April 24, 2008: British Columbia bans uranium exploration
April 24, 2008: CNSC announces hearing on Slightly Enriched Uranium CANDU Fuel Production project at Zircatec Port Hope plant (Ontario)
April 24, 2008: Claim Public Environment Report for the Beverley Uranium Mine Extension ignores groundwater (South Australia)
April 23, 2008: Rössing granted Environmental Clearance for Phase 1 of Mine Expansion Project (Namibia)
April 23, 2008: Déline supports application for uranium exploration project (Northwest Territories, Canada)
April 23, 2008: Přibyslav town council rejects Uran Ltd's uranium exploration bid for Brzkov deposit (Czech Republic)
April 23, 2008: Dutch Council of State backs Urenco's shipments of depleted uranium from Almelo to Russia
April 22, 2008: U.S. Army finds no significant public health threat from depleted uranium used at firing ranges on Schofield Barracks (Hawaii)
April 22, 2008: Serbia cleared of depleted uranium
April 21, 2008: CNSC invites public comment on the Draft Screening Report concerning the Environmental Assessment of Cameco's proposed production increase at the Blind River Refinery, Ontario
April 21, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $65.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
April 21, 2008: Musicians, authors and actors call for release of jailed aboriginal leaders (Ontario)
April 21, 2008: Court upholds water permit for Valencia mine project (Namibia)
April 20, 2008: Navajos to present oral arguments in Federal Appeals Court against uranium in-situ leach mining in Churchrock/Crownpoint, New Mexico
April 18, 2008: Heathgate Resources issues Response Document following public consultation on Beverley uranium mine extension (South Australia)
April 18, 2008: U.S. BLM issues Public Land Order for Maybell tailings disposal site, Colorado (where claim stakes were found...)
April 18, 2008: Environmentalist arrested in St Petersburg during protests against depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia
April 16, 2008: Greeley City Council opposes Centennial uranium mine project (Colorado)
April 15, 2008: High water level in Ranger pit affects uranium production (Australia)
April 15, 2008: Mice keep undermining stability of uranium mine waste rock pile in Saxony (Germany)
April 14, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $68.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
April 14, 2008: Rössing releases Draft Scoping Report for Social and Environmental Assessment for Phase 2 of Mine Expansion Project; includes new acid heap leaching facility (Namibia)
April 13, 2008: France to get access to Jordan's uranium resources
April 13, 2008: Survey finds increasing radiation levels from DU munitions testing at Dundrennan firing range (Scotland)
April 13, 2008: Marina Rikhvanova receives 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize for Asia for her fight against the International enrichment center project near Angarsk (Russia)
April 11, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $69.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
April 11, 2008: Residents concerned about Witfontein "megatailings" facility to be built with Mintails' West Rand tailings re-mining project (South Africa)
April 11, 2008: CNSC to hold hearing on results of Environmental Assessment Screening regarding proposed Rabbit Lake Solution Processing Project (Saskatchewan)
April 11, 2008: CNSC to hold hearings on license renewals for Rabbit Lake uranium mine, McArthur River uranium mine, and Key Lake uranium mill (Saskatchewan)
April 11, 2008: Seepage discovered at Rabbit Lake mill (Saskatchewan)
April 11, 2008: Smuggled ore seized near former Shinkolobwe uranium mine (DR Congo)
April 11, 2008: Russia-Mongolia uranium agreement signed
April 11, 2008: Demonstration in Liberec against proposed mining of Osečná-Kotel uranium deposit (Czech Republic)
April 9, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Amendment Request for Decommissioning of the Army Research Laboratory Range 14, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and Opportunity To Request a Hearing
April 9, 2008: Iran to open new uranium mill at Ardakan
April 9, 2008: Protests against depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia
April 9, 2008: Farmers challenge water permit for Valencia uranium mine in court (Namibia)
April 8, 2008: Euratom Supply Agency concerned about enrichment capacities available for EU utilities from 2010
April 8, 2008: Arafura commissions definitive feasibility study for Nolans rare earth project (Australia)
April 8, 2008: Nunatsiavut Government imposes 3-year moratorium on uranium mining on Labrador Inuit Lands (Canada)
April 8, 2008: Contract awarded for construction of Azelik uranium mine (Niger)
April 8, 2008: Inquiry on exploration of Angela and Pamela uranium deposits on way (Australia)
April 7, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of License Amendment Request of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine, and Opportunity To Request a Hearing (Nebraska)
April 5, 2008: Illicit uranium mining continues in closed 712 Uranium Mine (China)
April 4, 2008: Uranium test drilling near Grand Canyon halted (Arizona)
April 3, 2008: South Dakota Water Management Board approves new rules for in-situ leaching
April 3, 2008: Namibia to build second desalination plant for uranium mines
April 1, 2008: UK Nuclear Decommmissioning Authority seeks advice on plutonium disposition
April 1, 2008: Uranium find exceeds Nova Scotia moratorium threshold (Canada)
March, 2008: U.S. DOE releases Final Remedial Action Plan for Moab uranium mill tailings relocation (Utah)
March 31, 2008: U.S. GAO urges DOE to hurry up with assessment of re-enrichment options for its depleted uranium tails
March 31, 2008: U.S. BLM issues order on land transfer for Atlas tailings repository site (Utah)
March 31, 2008: Langer Heinrich mine flooded after rainstorm (Namibia)
March 28, 2008: CEAA invites Public Comments on the Draft Project-Specific Guidelines and Scoping Document for the Proposed Former Gunnar Mine Site Rehabilitation Project (Saskatchewan)
March 28, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $71.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
March 28, 2008: Colorado House gives initial approval to bill limiting in-situ leach uranium mining
March 28, 2008: Indian leaders oppose uranium mining near Grand Canyon; Congressional Hearing held (Arizona)
March 27, 2008: India seeks uranium from Namibia
March 24, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $73.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
March 21, 2008: Strathmore discloses identity of licensed historic mill site it has optioned in the Gas Hills Uranium District (Wyoming)
March 20, 2008: Ur-Energy Inc. submits completed application for Lost Creek uranium in-situ leach project to NRC (Wyoming)
March 20, 2008: Kennecott performing restart evaluation of Sweetwater mill; mill for sale again (Wyoming)
March 20, 2008: U.S. NRC extends comment period for Proposed Rule on Decommissioning Planning
March 19, 2008: Rio Tinto loses Aboriginal support for the proposed sale of its Kintyre uranium deposit (Western Australia)
March 18, 2008: Three Sharbot Lake uranium protesters avoid jail (Ontario)
March 18, 2008: Rössing releases Final Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) for Phase 1 and Scoping Report for Phase 2 of Mine Expansion Project (Namibia)
March 18, 2008: Independent external review panel recommends changes to U.S. NRC's materials licensing process
March 18, 2008: Moncton city council wants province to ban uranium exploration (New Brunswick)
March 18, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Draft Regulatory Guide on embankments for uranium mill tailings deposits for comment
March 18, 2008: Landowners call for Environmental Impact Assessments for uranium exploration (Northern Territory, Australia)
March 14, 2008: Gunmen attack uranium lorry in Niger
March 12, 2008: U.S. DOE announces policy for managing excess uranium inventory
March 12, 2008: Cotter Corp. pleads guilty to poisoning migratory birds at Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)
March 12, 2008: Environmentalists sue over uranium exploration near Grand Canyon (Arizona)
March 11, 2008: MoD resumes DU munitions tests at Dundrennan firing range (Scotland)
March 10, 2008: Wyoming DEQ denounces poor environmental compliance at Smith Ranch/Highland in situ leach mine, issues Notice of Violation to PRI for failure to conduct concurrent reclamation
March 10, 2008: Uranerz Energy Corp. plans to submit license application for Collins Draw uranium in situ leach project (Wyoming)
March 7, 2008: PIRSA invites comment on proposed Oban ISL uranium field leach trial (South Australia)
March 7, 2008: Labrador Inuit delay vote on uranium mining ban in Nunatsiavut
March 7, 2008: Farmers alarmed by water permit for Valencia uranium mine (Namibia)
March 6, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of license amendment request for restart of Christensen Ranch/Irigaray uranium ISL mines and opportunity to request a hearing (Wyoming)
March 6, 2008: Kyrgyz government issues decision on reclamation of abandoned uranium mill tailings dumps
March 5, 2008: Cogema seeks approval for groundwater restoration at Christensen Ranch in-situ leach site (Wyoming) - with uranium levels still up to 27 times the target restoration value and up to 128 times the drinking water standard
March 5, 2008: CNSC issues Request for Public Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines / Participant Funding Availability for Cameco's proposed Port Hope "Vision 2010" Decommissioning Project (Ontario)
March 5, 2008: Protests against depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia
March 4, 2008: Virginia House Panel rejects study of uranium mining
March 3, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price recovers to $74.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
March 3, 2008: New Mexico Governor vetoes bill on cleanup program for abandoned uranium mines
March 3, 2008: Sellafield MOX fuel plant produces almost nothing (United Kingdom)
March 2, 2008: Survey finds excess deformities and cancer near Jadugoda uranium mine (India)
March 1, 2008: Protest against uranium exploration in Alaska
March 1, 2008: Goliad County plans to sue uranium company for contaminating drinking water (Texas)
March 1, 2008: Cotter Corp. considers reopening its Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)
February 29, 2008: Cameco and Areva Resources release Environmental Impact Statement for the Rabbit Lake Solution Processing project (processing of Cigar Lake uranium ore at Rabbit Lake mill, Saskatchewan)
February 29, 2008: Study finds higher cancer risks for residents near former Monticello uranium mill (Utah)
February 29, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Unrestricted Release of the Department of the Army Facilities in Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
February 29, 2008: U.S. DOE amends Record of Decision for relocation of Moab tailings to use either truck and/or rail transport (Utah)
February 29, 2008: Namibian Chamber of Mines establishes Uranium Stewardship Committee
February 28, 2008: Kayelekera uranium mine to start in December 2008; "all outstanding social issues resolved in an amicable manner"
February 27, 2008: Ottawa council calls for uranium moratorium in eastern Ontario (Canada)
February 26, 2008: Flood event downs fence at Church Rock uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)
February 26, 2008: Navajo Nation Council approves legislation to establish tribal Superfund law
February 26, 2008: USEC increases estimated cost of centrifuge uranium enrichment plant (Ohio)
February 25, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $73.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
February 25, 2008: Valencia uranium mine project receives permit for abstraction of local ground water (Namibia)
February 25, 2008: Rare fish discovered in disused Kakadu uranium mine (Australia)
February 25, 2008: BNG Capenhurst site nears end of its clean-up (United Kingdom)
February 24, 2008: Newmont refuses to pay $152 million cleanup bill for its Midnite uranium mine (Washington)
February 23, 2008: Hundreds protest Ardoch Algonquin leader's jailing (Ontario)
February 23, 2008: Mount Taylor gets protection from preliminary state cultural register listing (New Mexico)
February 22, 2008: Argentina, Brazil to build joint uranium enrichment plant
February 22, 2008: Japanese government releases first detailed English translation of plutonium holdings report
February 21, 2008: Spill from new tailings pipeline burst reaches homes at Jaduguda (Jharkhand, India)
February 21, 2008: Production forecast cut for Dominion Reefs mine (South Africa)
February 21, 2008: NGOs concerned about potential uranium mine on Angela and Pamela deposits (Northern Territory, Australia)
February 20, 2008: Nishnawbe Aski Nation demands Ontario settles Ardoch Algonquin land dispute
February 20, 2008: Commissioning of Ezulwini gold and uranium plant delayed for about a year, due to power shortages (South Africa)
February 19, 2008: Japanese institute proposes uranium extraction from seawater by seaweed
February 19, 2008: Amnesty International condemns sentencing and fine of Algonquin leader (Ontario)
February 18, 2008: Public enquiry into abatement of flooding hazard at Areva's Tricastin site (France)
February 18, 2008: CNSC approves results of EA Screening regarding Zircatec's Slightly Enriched Uranium CANDU Fuel Production proposal in Port Hope (Ontario)
February 17, 2008: India aims at uranium extraction from phosphoric acid
February 15, 2008: Algonquin leaders sentenced to six months in jail for blocking uranium exploration site (Ontario)
February 15, 2008: Trekkopje uranium mine to open in July 2008 (Namibia)
February 14, 2008: Kyrgyz ministry requests the police to guard the abandoned uranium mill tailings dumps (!)
February 14, 2008: Berkeley Resources Ltd announces positive Scoping Study for its Salamanca I uranium mine project (Spain)
February 13, 2008: Kyrgyzstan sets up entity for reclamation of abandoned uranium mill tailings
February 13, 2008: Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation will obey court order concerning uranium mining site near Sharbot Lake, while Ardoch Algonquin First Nation will continue defying it (Ontario)
February 13, 2008: Triple Five Group makes agreements with seven Saskatchewan First Nations for uranium exploration
February 12, 2008: Council of the European Union adopts new statutes of the Euratom Supply Agency
February 12, 2008: U.S. EPA opposes United Nuclear's request to halt groundwater treatment at Church Rock uranium mill tailings site
February 12, 2008: Senate of Virginia approves uranium mining study
February 12, 2008: Marathon Resources penalized upon contamination probe at Mount Gee uranium exploration site (South Australia)
February 11, 2008: Conservationists challenge exploratory drilling near Grand Canyon (Arizona)
February 11, 2008: Paladin Energy and Malawi Government agree on environmental bond for Kayelekera mining project (Malawi)
February 8, 2008: New Mexico House approves bill on cleanup program for abandoned uranium mines
February 8, 2008: Settlement offered to some residents near former Apollo nuclear fuel plant (Pennsylvania)
February 8, 2008: Halifax Town Council approves mining and chemical and radioactive trespass ordinance (Virginia)
February 8, 2008: Regulator denies water and foodstuffs in the Wonderfonteinspruit catchment area are radioactive - despite scientific reports (South Africa)
February 8, 2008: Inuit organization Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. is getting into the uranium business (Nunavut)
February 7, 2008: Algonquins resume blockade at Sharbot Lake uranium site (Ontario)
February 7, 2008: Relocation of Moab uranium mill tailings pile will take at least until 2025 despite 2019 congressional deadline (Utah)
February 7, 2008: Opposition to uranium exploration in the old Stanley Uranium District (Idaho)
February 7, 2008: Slovak NGOs file complaint with EC over reductions of their role
February 7, 2008: Kazakhstan plans to boost uranium production 42% in 2008
February 7, 2008: Déline says no and/or yes to further uranium development (Northwest Territories, Canada)
February 6, 2008: Talks between province and aboriginal groups about proposed uranium mining in Eastern Ontario end without resolution
February 6, 2008: Uranium mining project Taunsa 2, Dera Ghazi Khan, approved (Pakistan)
February 6, 2008: Russia and Armenia establish joint venture for the exploration and mining of uranium in Armenia
February 6, 2008: County Board wants Canyon Country off-limits to uranium mining (Arizona)
February 5, 2008: Winegrowers of Tokay oppose uranium exploration (Slovakia)
February 4, 2008: Rössing releases Public Information Document for the proposed sulphur handling facility in the Port of Walvis Bay (Namibia)
February 4, 2008: Gabon willing to supply uranium to non-NPT signatory India
February 2, 2008: Excessive concentrations of radioactive substances found in vegetables grown near South African gold/uranium mines
February 1, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $75.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
February 1, 2008: Trade deal signed on import of Russian enriched uranium to the U.S.
January 2008: European Union report emphasizes need for long-term stewardship of uranium mill tailings and for avoiding new legacies
January 31, 2008: Opposition against uranium exploration in Nisa (Portugal)
January 31, 2008: U.S. NRC provides opportunity to request a hearing and provide written comments regarding Louisiana Energy Services' request for consent to conversion from Limited Partnership to Limited Liability Company
January 30, 2008: Violation of criticality rules at GNF Wilmington nuclear fuel plant (North Carolina)
January 30, 2008: Environmentalists detained near St Petersburg (Russia) when monitoring radiation from train carrying depleted uranium from Gronau (Germany)
January 29, 2008: Grand Canyon Trust opposes uranium exploration near the south rim of the Grand Canyon (Arizona)
January 28, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price drops to $78.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)
January 28, 2008: Cameco receives approval to begin repairing and upgrading of leaking Port Hope uranium hexafluoride (UF6) conversion plant (Ontario)
January 26, 2008: U.S. Army wants to dispose of contaminated sand from DU firing range at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant on site rather than ship it offsite (Missouri)
January 26, 2008: Further demonstration against proposed mining of Osečná-Kotel uranium deposit (Czech Republic)
January 25, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $82.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
January 25, 2008: CNSC requests public comment on Draft EA guidelines for GE-Hitachi's proposal to add Low Enriched Uranium Fuel Bundle Manufacturing Line at its Peterborough nuclear fuel facility (Ontario)
January 25, 2008: South Africa denies uranium prospecting permit to Brinkley Mining PLC
January 25, 2008: Relocation of Moab uranium mill tailings pile gets 2019 deadline (Utah)
January 24, 2008: U.S. NRC proposes $32,500 fine for violation of criticality safety procedures at BWXT Lynchburg nuclear fuel plant (Virginia)
January 24, 2008: Demonstration in St Petersburg (Russia) against arrival of depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany)
January 23, 2008: U.S. DOE uranium leasing program faulted over royalty collections
January 23, 2008: Areva receives Public Eye Award as one of "the world's most irresponsible companies" for its uranium mining operations in Niger
January 22, 2008: Mice undermining stability of uranium mine waste rock pile in Saxony (Germany)
January 22, 2008: Yukon government approves Wind River winter road and denies airstrip for Cash Minerals' uranium exploration project in the Wernecke Mountains (Yukon)
January 22, 2008: Dutch Ministry discloses statistics of Urenco Almelo's depleted uranium trade with Russia and France; re-import from Russia also includes enriched uranium
January 22, 2008: NamPower urges freeze on new mines over regional energy crunch (Namibia)
January 22, 2008: Rössing releases Draft Social and Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) for Phase 1 and Scoping Report for Phase 2 of Mine Expansion Project for comment (Namibia)
January 21, 2008: Déline says no to further uranium development (Northwest Territories, Canada)
January 21, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Proposed Rule on Decommissioning Planning for comment
January 21, 2008: Honeymoon in-situ leach uranium mine receives government approval (Australia)
January 19, 2008: Gambia announces discovery of commercially-exploitable deposits of uranium
January 18, 2008: Converdyn reportedly plans to nearly double capacity of its Metropolis conversion plant (Illinois)
January 18, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price drops to $84.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)
January 18, 2008: Slow road construction delaying Kayelekera mining project (Malawi)
January 18, 2008: Nova Scotia considers lifting of moratorium on uranium exploration and mining (Canada)
January 17, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Energy Metals Corp.'s license application for the Moore Ranch in-situ leach uranium project (Wyoming)
January 16, 2008: Pluralist expert group releases second report on uranium mill tailings deposits in Limousin area (France)
January 16, 2008: U.S. NRC to hold workshop on the future of uranium conversion/deconversion facilities
January 16, 2008: Protests against depleted uranium transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia; blockade stops train for six hours
January 16, 2008: Contamination probe at Mount Gee uranium site (South Australia)
January 16, 2008: Alliance Resources Ltd announces proposal for development of Four Mile in-situ leach project (South Australia)
January 15, 2008: Small plane used for uranium prospection crashes in Northern Egypt
January 15, 2008: Australia reverses decision to sell uranium to India
January 15, 2008: Turkey wants to become regional center for uranium enrichment
January 14, 2008: Langer Heinrich mine reaches designed production level (Namibia)
January 13, 2008: Areva obtains approval for Imouraren uranium mine project (Niger)
January 12, 2008: North Dakota developing uranium mining rules
January 11, 2008: Heathgate releases draft Public Environment Report for the Beverley Uranium Mine Extension (Australia)
January 11, 2008: Honeymoon in-situ leach uranium mine receives state government approval (Australia)
January 10, 2008: U.S. EPA removes hazardous substances from Nuclear Metals, Inc. Superfund site in Concord (Massachusetts)
January 10, 2008: Niger to award 100 exploration permits to ramp up uranium industry
January 10, 2008: Indonesia hopes to exploit uranium reserves in Kalimantan with Australia's help
January 10, 2008: Kazakhstan plans to increase uranium output fivefold
January 9, 2008: License issued for prospection of proposed reprocessing of Mailuu-Suu uranium mill tailings (Kyrgyzstan)
January 9, 2008: Kayelekera uranium to earn Malawi $1.6 billion over decade
January 9, 2008: Traditional heads oppose uranium mining in Meghalaya (India)
January 8, 2008: Saskatchewan wants climate credit for uranium exports
January 8, 2008: Uranium One to invest in Russian sulfuric acid plant as backup for its in-situ leach uranium mines in Kazakhstan
January 7, 2008: ICRP releases draft report on Reference Animals and Plants for consultation
January 7, 2008: Strathmore acquires option for acquisition of unnamed licensed historic mill site in the Gas Hills Uranium District (Wyoming)
January 7, 2008: Chinese company enters Joint Venture for uranium exploration in Saskatchewan
January 4, 2008: Khasi Students Union launches agitation against uranium mining project in Meghalaya (India)
January 4, 2008: ERA halts mining at Ranger ahead of cyclone (Australia)
January 4, 2008: Brzkov exploration license declined (Czech Republic)
January 2, 2008: Mining at Rabbit Lake resumes after water inflow stopped (Saskatchewan)

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