Latest Nuclear Energy News

Sweden's Parliament has amended legislation to remove uranium mining from nuclear facility regulations, simplifying permits and strengthening Aura Energy's prospects for its Häggån uranium deposit.

Metal Powder Works has extended its contract with Westinghouse Electric Company to further develop its patented metal powders for advanced nuclear applications, marking a strategic milestone despite limited immediate financial impact.

Terra Critical Minerals has established a US foothold with the True American Tungsten Project acquisition while progressing key Australian and Canadian critical metals projects, positioning for upcoming drilling campaigns.

Energy Metals Limited (ASX: EME) reported a 12% increase in uranium resources at its Bigrlyi Project to 10,900 tonnes U3O8, driven by successful drilling and modelling. The company plans to advance technical studies and further exploration in 2026, supported by a solid cash position and strategic backing from China General Nuclear Power Group.

The Geological Survey of Sweden has proposed designating Aura Energy’s Häggån polymetallic deposit as a national interest, potentially securing legal protections that support Europe’s clean energy ambitions through critical minerals like uranium and vanadium.

Deep Yellow Limited’s latest drilling at Namibia’s Tinkas Prospect confirms substantial uranium mineralisation, while a seismic survey in Australia’s Alligator River Project sharpens drill targeting for 2026.

Paladin Energy has increased its FY2026 uranium production guidance at the Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.5-4.8 million pounds, driven by strong operational performance. Concurrently, the company secured environmental approval for its Patterson Lake South project in Canada, although a legal challenge looms.

Aurora Energy Metals has completed the sale of its Aurora Uranium Project to Eagle Nuclear Energy, receiving US$17.1 million in equity and holding rights to up to US$10 million in milestone payments plus a 1% royalty. The transaction strengthens Aurora's balance sheet and ushers in a new leadership phase.

Koba Resources has launched a 2,500m drilling campaign at its Everest Prospect within the Yarramba Uranium Project, aiming to expand on last year’s high-grade uranium discoveries across a 4km strike. Results are anticipated in May as the company targets thicker, higher-grade zones amid a strong uranium market.

Cauldron Energy Limited (ASX: CXU) has been included in the BetaShares Global Uranium ETF (ASX: URNM), which currently holds over 15.7 million shares valued at approximately $678,000. This inclusion is expected to increase institutional visibility and broaden investor access amid growing global interest in uranium.

Cauldron Energy Limited has clarified that its recent share price jump is driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a buoyant uranium market, with no undisclosed material information influencing trading.

NexGen Energy has received the last federal approval needed to start construction on its Rook I uranium project in Saskatchewan, set to become the globe’s largest and most environmentally advanced uranium mine.