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ThursdayDec 02, 2021 2:30 pm

Uranium Extractors Stare Supply Chain Issues in the Eye

Kazatomprom, a uranium producer in Kazakhstan, has decreased its expected figures for uranium production for this year because of delays in well-field exploration and development activity. The company points to supply chain issues related to the coronavirus pandemic that have had a significant impact on its schedules for production. The company’s announcement came a few days after Cameco, a Canadian-based company, also decreased its prediction for fuel services production, pointing to issues with the supply chain. For the first three quarters of this year, Kazatomprom’s production of uranium was 6% higher in comparison to the same period last year. However,…

WednesdayDec 01, 2021 2:30 pm

Battery Analytics Could Provide Energy Storage Tipping Point

As the energy sector transitions to the use of renewable energies, battery storage systems have become a crucial component in this shift. Currently, roughly 24GWh of stationary battery storage has been installed globally. This figure is set to increase significantly, as transitioning from the use of fossil fuels continues. Batteries are designed to not only supply energy but also to store the energy, which makes them suitable for numerous uses. The declining prices of batteries make them even more attractive investments. However, a changing regulatory environment that causes price fluctuation, market challenges and the technical risks involved in battery projects…

TuesdayNov 30, 2021 3:15 pm

Precious Metals Poised to Perform Well in Current Economic Environment

In a broadcast aired in October, Tavi Costa, the portfolio manager of Crescat Capital, and Kevin Smith, the company’s chief investment officer, discussed how precious metals would do well in this current “stagflationary” environment. The portfolio manager asserted that the intrinsic value of these metals was remarkable, in relation to the monetary system in the United States. Smith explained that the company used precious metals as a primary hedge with gold particularly positioned against deep valuations and inflation. Both experts believe that a rally of precious metals is on the horizon, noting that silver is on the verge of a…

TuesdayNov 30, 2021 9:30 am

As Markets Keep Wary Eye on Inflation, StraightUp Resources Inc. (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Builds Important Gold Mining Resources

The global COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on the world’s markets, but a basic optimism has generally persisted after the shock of the initial outbreak Gold continues to generate interest among investors amid concerns about inflation and the potential for consumer prices to continue in an uncontrolled climb Mineral property acquisition and exploration company StraightUp Resources is focused on potential gold production targets in Ontario, Canada, and has begun to expand its resource portfolio internationally The company’s international interests include a mine recently acquired in Nevada’s historically productive Beatty region, as well as one of the largest silver…

TuesdayNov 30, 2021 9:00 am

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Emerging as Leader in Growing Uranium Mining Market

Growth in the uranium mining market is attributable to increase in nuclear fuel spend, reports the Business Research Company Report also noted key factors in projected growth of space, which should reach $10.18 billion by 2020 UUUU is the leading U.S. producer of uranium, the fuel for carbon- and emission-free nuclear energy, in the country The uranium mining market is projected to reach nearly $10.18 billion next year, according to a Business Research Company report, which noted that the industry should see CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period (https://ibn.fm/vvT93). Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), the largest producer…

MondayNov 29, 2021 2:45 pm

Largest Alaskan Gold Nugget to Be Auctioned in December

Miners have been sourcing for gold in the state of Alaska for more than a century now, with miners discovering various-sized nuggets. The biggest gold nugget that was discovered in the state was found more than two decades ago by Barry Lloyd Clay, a gold miner from the Palmer region. This huge and rare gold nugget, which was dubbed the Alaska Centennial Nugget, has been put up for sale at an auction that is set to take place on Dec. 8, 2021. Many forecast that the nugget will be bought for no less than $1 million. The nugget was discovered…

WednesdayNov 24, 2021 1:15 pm

Billionaires Bankroll Planned Rolls-Royce Modular Uranium Reactors

BNF Capital director Sean Benson has revealed that the Perrodo family decided to invest into Rolls Royce’s small modular reactor technology plans as the energy transition will not be possible without the use of nuclear power. The billionaire French oil family, whose fortune was built on investments in gas and oil, is one-half of the pair of private backers of the aero-engine group’s plan for mini nuclear power plants. This move is part of a series of investments based on a revival for nuclear power, with Benson noting that the family believes uranium will play a crucial role in meeting…

WednesdayNov 24, 2021 8:30 am

StraightUp Resources Inc.’s (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) Exploration and Expansion Program, A 2021 Outlook

StraightUp marked 2021 with strategic opportunities in the United States and Peru These projects were selected by management based on past exploration and proven reserves in these regions 2021 also marked the year StraightUp up-listed to the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States StraightUp is optimistic about 2022 For the 2021 fiscal and calendar year, StraightUp Resources (CSE: ST) (OTCQB: STUPF) set out on an aggressive asset acquisition plan, coupled with an exploration program that would be the highlight of the year. Thus far, it has acquired the West Cat Mine in Nevada, along with the Ferdinand Gold Project…

WednesdayNov 24, 2021 8:30 am

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Produces Raw Materials for Numerous Clean-Energy, Advanced Technologies

An ever-increasing demand for energy is fueling the focus on sustainable energy solutions. UUUU is proud to produce the raw materials that make numerous clean-energy and advanced technologies possible. Energy Fuels began producing rare earths in 2021, which are used in electric vehicles, renewable energy, batteries and other technologies. As the world becomes more focused on and committed to clean energy and sustainability, companies in every sector are recognizing the importance of advancing ESG (environmental, sustainability, and governance) priorities. A leading U.S.-based uranium mining company Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) places a high priority on its efforts to…

TuesdayNov 23, 2021 12:45 pm

Analysts Forecast Significant Increase in Energy-Storage Installations

Analysts forecast that by 2030, we will have hit new highs with regard to energy-storage installation, referring to this period as the energy-storage decade. As of December 2020, only 17GW/34 GWh of energy storage was installed. However, in the latest Global Energy Storage Outlook report, analysts forecast that investments valued at more than $260 billion will be injected into the energy sector, resulting in 344 GW/999 GWh of new energy-storage technology to be deployed. By 2030, analysts at BloombergNEF expect that installations will have reached 362 GW/ 1033 GWh. Yayoi Sekine, who is the head of decentralized energy at BloombergNEF,…

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