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DRC Moves to Verify Uranium Concerns in Cobalt Exports as Chinese Miners Reassure Markets 1

DRC Investigates Uranium Traces in Cobalt Exports as Chinese Miners Reaffirm Compliance The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving to verify reports of uranium traces in some cobalt hydroxide exports, while Chinese-backed mining companies operating in the country have reaffirmed their compliance with local regulations and applicable quality standards. The issue follows an investigation that raised concerns about uranium levels in cobalt produced in southeastern DRC. Historical documents cited in the investigation suggested that some cobalt products may have exceeded regulatory thresholds for uranium between 2016 and 2020. Uranium… Read More Here

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Atomic Eagle Secures Key Regulatory Approvals for Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Constance

Atomic Eagle obtains ZEMA approval and resettlement clearance for Zambia’s Muntanga uranium project, advancing development stage Australian-based uranium developer Atomic Eagle Limited has reached a major regulatory milestone at its flagship Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, securing two critical government approvals that significantly advance the project toward development. The company confirmed that the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has approved the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the project. In addition, the Office of the Vice President’s Resettlement Division has issued a “No Objection” to the Resettlement Action Plan… Read More Here

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Atomic Eagle Extends Uranium Mineralisation at Muntanga Project in Zambia

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Constance

Atomic Eagle Expands Uranium Mineralisation at Muntanga Project in Zambia Following New Drill Results Australian mining company Atomic Eagle has expanded uranium mineralisation at its 100%-owned Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia, following new drilling results from the Chisebuka deposit. Chisebuka, located within the broader Muntanga Project in southern Zambia, is a key uranium exploration target that has been the focus of ongoing drilling campaigns aimed at defining and extending mineral resources. According to recent exploration updates, the northern higher-grade zone now spans a surface area of approximately 900 metres by… Read More Here

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DRC Expands List of Strategic Minerals to Include Lithium, Uranium and Tungsten

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Constance

DRC Updates Strategic Minerals Policy to Reflect Global Critical Raw Material Demand The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved an expansion of its list of strategic mineral substances, following the validation of a draft decree by the Council of Ministers on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by Minister of Mines Louis Watum Kabamba. The new decree supplements Decree No. 18/042 of November 24, 2018, which originally designated cobalt, germanium, and coltan (columbite-tantalite) as strategic minerals. The revision reflects evolving international market conditions, rising demand… Read More Here

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Paladin Energy Engages Global Buyers as Namibia Strengthens Position in Tightening Uranium Market

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Constance

Paladin Energy Targets US, China and Europe as Namibia Emerges as Strategic Uranium Supply Hub Amid Rising Global Demand Paladin Energy says it is engaging potential buyers in the United States, China, and Europe as global demand for uranium continues to rise, reinforcing Namibia’s growing importance in the international nuclear fuel market. Chief Executive Officer Paul Hemburrow said the company has held discussions with representatives linked to US diplomatic channels, although no formal agreements have yet been concluded. “We’ve had direct interactions with representatives from US embassies, but there is… Read More Here

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Zijin Mining Targets Tungsten and Uranium in Strategic Expansion

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 Constance

Zijin Mining Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments as Global Demand for Critical Minerals Surges Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest producer of gold and copper, is expanding its investment focus to include strategic metals such as tungsten and uranium, as intensifying global competition for critical minerals drives prices higher. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward securing materials essential for energy, defence, and advanced manufacturing. “We are looking to expand our position in tungsten and other strategic metals, including uranium,” said Lisa Liu, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Gold… Read More Here

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Noronex Launches First Uranium Drilling Campaign at Etango North Project in Namibia

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 Constance

Noronex Begins Uranium Drilling at Etango North in Namibia’s Prime Uranium District Ferrodrill has commenced drilling at Noronex Limited’s Etango North Uranium Project in central Namibia, marking the company’s first uranium-focused drilling campaign in the country and a key step in expanding its presence in Namibia’s hard-rock uranium district. Noronex appointed Ferrodrill on 22 January to undertake a reverse circulation drilling program on Exclusive Prospecting Licence 6776. The well-established Namibian contractor will execute the maiden subsurface testing of multiple high-priority uranium targets. The program is the first designed to test… Read More Here

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Gold and Uranium Revenues Surpass Diamonds in Namibia for the First Time

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

Non-Diamond Minerals Overtake Diamonds as Namibia’s Top Mining Revenue Source Namibia’s mining revenue landscape has undergone a significant shift, with income from non-diamond minerals surpassing diamond revenues for the first time, according to the Chamber of Mines of Namibia. Strong gold prices and increased uranium production have helped offset the impact of persistently weak diamond prices. Diamonds have historically been a cornerstone of Namibia’s public finances, accounting for roughly 30% of total export earnings. However, the natural diamond sector has been under pressure since mid-2022, largely due to falling prices… Read More Here

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Atomic Eagle Targets 100 Million Pounds of Uranium at Muntanga Project in Zambia

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 Constance

Atomic Eagle Unveils Massive Exploration Target at Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia ASX-listed Atomic Eagle has announced a new JORC-compliant exploration target of 40 million to 100.5 million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U₃O₈), at a grade range of 150 to 350 parts per million (ppm), for its Muntanga project in Zambia. This target is in addition to the company’s existing JORC-compliant mineral resource, which includes 40 million pounds in the measured and indicated categories and 7.4 million pounds inferred. Atomic Eagle says the new exploration target underscores the scale of… Read More Here

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ReeXploration Discovers Promising Uranium Target at Eureka Project in Namibia

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 Constance

ReeXploration Identifies High-Grade Uranium Prospect Along Namibia’s “Alaskite Alley” Canadian-listed ReeXploration Inc. has identified a significant new uranium exploration target at its Eureka Project in the Erongo mining district, confirming the area’s potential to host Rössing-style uranium mineralisation along Namibia’s renowned “Alaskite Alley.” The discovery lies immediately southwest of the Eureka Dome, where the company already holds a defined rare earth element (REE) resource. Airborne surveys and fieldwork revealed a 6.5 by 3.5-kilometre zone of high uranium and low thorium radiometric response, a classic indicator of leucogranite-hosted uranium systems. Uranium… Read More Here