The Latest Breaking News from uranium

Nazi Germany was much further from building a working nuclear reactor than Heisenberg claimed

Germans needed twice as much uranium as they possessed to build fully functional reactor

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Why the Nuclear Power Revival Also Depends on Building a Reliable Uranium Supply

The International Energy Agency reported that data-centre electricity use grew 17% in 2025, while consumption at AI-focused data centres rose even faster.

International Business Times · Sep 29

Pakistan denies airspace clearance to Russian flight carrying uranium for Bangladesh’s Rooppur nuclear plant

Pakistan has refused overflight clearance for a Russian cargo aircraft transporting uranium to Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the planned September 24 delivery being postponed. Bangladesh confirmed the disruption, while Pakistan’s High Commission said the matter involved technical and procedural arrangements related to flight routing and airspace permissions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Uranium mines pose first test for state-recognized Mount Taylor cultural landscape in New Mexico

Native communities in northwest New Mexico are concerned about the potential harm to Mount Taylor from resumed uranium mining

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Saudi Arabia reports 110 million tonnes of uranium and rare earth ore

Saudi Arabia has reported an estimated 110 million tonnes of ore at Jabal Sayid in the Madinah region, containing uranium and rare earth elements, including valuable heavy varieties. The resource adds momentum to the kingdom’s plans for critical minerals, domestic processing and a potential nuclear fuel supply chain.

The Times of India · Sep 15

Marie Curie's inspiring quote about science: 'My experiments proved that the radiation of...' explains why patience, precision, evidence and experiment can lead to major discoveries

Marie Curie quote today: Marie Curie's words highlight scientific discovery through patient observation and testing. Her experiments proved uranium radiation is an atomic property, measurable with precision. This emphasizes the value of evidence and careful measurement in scientific understanding.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

From Uzbekistan to Canada: A look at India’s global uranium hunt

India is accelerating its nuclear power expansion to reach 100 GW by 2047. This ambitious goal necessitates securing substantial uranium supplies from global sources. New agreements with Uzbekistan, Australia, and Canada are diversifying fuel procurement strategies. Domestic policy changes now permit private companies to enter nuclear power generation. This dual…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

North Korea’s nuclear machine is getting bigger: A new uranium facility, thousands of centrifuges and missiles capable of reaching America reveal how Kim Jong Un is changing the threat

Recent satellite images of North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex have unveiled newly constructed uranium enrichment facilities. This significant increase in centrifuge capacity has raised alarm bells internationally, as it implies a potential doubling in the production of weapons-grade materials.

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Montana seals 20 hazards at five abandoned uranium sites that once supplied US defence program

Several abandoned uranium mine sites in Montana’s Pryor Mountains have been closed after assessments found physical hazards, radiation and chemical contamination risks. The project addressed 20 mine features across five historic sites, while also protecting bat habitat, rare plants and cultural resources. Officials said continued monitoring will be needed because…

The Times of India · Sep 11

North Korea Escalating Nuclear Program In 'Deeply Troubling' Move

North Korea's ongoing nuclear activities are a clear violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions and a cause for "serious concern," according to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

International Business Times · Sep 11