Benefits of Nuclear

ISR mining is a type of mining that is done by injecting a solution into the ground and then circulating it back to the surface. This type of mining is used to extract minerals that are in solution, such as copper, uranium, and other metals. ISR mining is a more environmentally friendly type of mining…

Since the Fukushima accident in 2011, uranium prices have declined, forcing many miners to stop or reduce their operations. However, nuclear power’s increasing role in the transition to clean energy and a shortage of supplies could improve the situation for the uranium industry. The Uranium Supply Chain Uranium is found in mines all over the…

Uranium is a naturally occurring element used for centuries to create various products, including pottery, ceramic glazes, and dyes. In the early 1800s, Uranium was discovered to be radioactive, and since then, it has been used in fewer ways, including fuel for nuclear power plants. Uranium is a relatively abundant element found in many parts…

Mining for uranium is no different from mining for gold or other precious metals. The techniques used are essentially the same, whether the ore is very high grade or not. Though uranium is a naturally-occurring element found in a variety of rocks and minerals, a uranium mine must have high levels of the element to…

Uranium is a radioactive chemical element possessing the symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of elements.  Uranium is found in small amounts in most rocks and even in seawater. However, mining uranium is only economical if large deposits are found. The biggest producers of uranium include…

Uranium is a radioactive chemical element that many may know about from the periodic table, but it’s seen as a naturally-occurring element that can be found in low concentrations in most rocks and soils. It has been used for centuries in a variety of applications.  Its most well-known use is in producing nuclear weapons, but…

Uranium is one of many chemical elements available on the planet, mined in many different ways. There are different versions of an element, and in the case of uranium, it can be used in various ways. Nuclear power plants mainly utilize uranium, with several countries having their own reactors for it. To name a few,…

Despite being the main fuel for nuclear reactors, most people know close to nothing about uranium. This has led to a slew of misconceptions about this heavy metal. To help clear things up, we thought it would be useful to have a short discussion on what uranium is and how it’s used for nuclear fuel….

Nuclear power plays a significant role in the United States’ electricity supply, accounting for 20 percent of demand. Even more notably, nuclear power generates more than 50 percent of the country’s carbon-free electricity. Nuclear power will remain an important part of the solution as the world takes steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Uranium as…