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The Resurgence of the Nuclear Reactor

"An energy opportunity that could boost your net worth 500%�or more." - 05/20/2013

Marin Katusa: Time to Invest in Uranium

"Marin Katusa believes uranium is the most contrarian resource investment today." - 05/14/2013

Why Uranium Prices Are at a Critical Tipping Point

Despite the Fukushima disaster in March 2011, the demand for nuclear power continues to rise. - 01/24/2013

Will 2013 Be the Year for Uranium Miners?

"M&A activity and the expiration of Russia's HEU agreement may create a gap in supply that junior producers will have to fill." - 01/16/2013

US Energy Independence: The Next Big Thing for 2013?

Energy investment is about more than just the commodities; it's about growth. That's why, for example, the emerging economies theme has been an important one for investors who know that every business and modern home in Brazil, Russia, China or on the African continent will need to keep the lights on somehow. But the next big thing for 2013 may be in our own backyards: the drive toward U.S. energy independence. How feasible is this goal, and how can investors profit from it? With this question in mind, The Energy Report looked back at some of the most memorable interviews of 2012 for expert advice on how to get positioned. - 12/27/2012

Japan's Election Results Have Uranium Bulls Ready to Charge

The results from Japan's general election Sunday may be a bellwether event for nuclear power. In a landslide win, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) claimed 294 out of the 480 seats in the lower house of the Diet Sunday, defeating anti-nuclear opponents with a platform focused on economic issues and foreign policy. The Energy Report reached out to leading North American analysts for their take on Japan's changing of the guard and its effect on uranium stocks. - 12/18/2012

Will the Japanese Election Spark a Rebound in Uranium?

"Look for a reversal in the near term and break above the recent downtrend." - 12/13/2012

Uranium Stocks to Benefit From Nuclear Resurgence

"Nuclear power is poised to make a comeback." - 11/27/2012

Uranium Supply Squeeze Offers Opportunity

"The likelihood of a shortage of mined uranium makes companies with near-term uranium production very interesting." - 10/26/2012

China Restarts Nuclear Program

"China is the world's biggest energy consumer, and building new reactors is a key part of Beijing's plans to curb demand for fossil fuels." - 10/24/2012

China Issues Nuclear Safety Blueprint, Eyes $13B Investment

"China will have to spend around 80B yuan ($12.74B) by 2015 to upgrade the security of its nuclear facilities and radioactive contamination control to international standards, a report issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection said." - 10/16/2012

EU Ministers Adopt More Iran Sanctions, Including Gas Ban

"EU foreign ministers adopted Oct. 15 a raft of new sanctions against Iran, including a ban on the import of natural gas, a ban on the supply of vessels for the transportation or storage of Iranian oil and a ban on flagging Iranian vessels." - 10/15/2012

Cameco Signs Landmark Kintyre Uranium Deposit Development Agreement

"But as CEO Tim Gitzel told analysts last July, 'We need more price, or more pounds, or hopefully both' to develop the project." - 10/12/2012

Nuclear Sector Seeks to Regain Trust After Fukushima

"The global nuclear industry, traumatized by Japan's Fukushima accident 18 months ago, needs to redefine itself to regain public trust and better cooperate to improve safety, senior executives of the sector said on Thursday." - 09/13/2012

Climate Change Expert Calls for Nuclear Power 'Binge' to Avert Global Warming

"A leading British academic has called for accelerated research into futuristic geo-engineering and a worldwide nuclear power station 'binge' to avoid runaway global warming. " - 09/09/2012

Cameco Buys BHP Billiton's Yeelirrie Uranium Project for $430M

"Just days after BHP Billiton announced it would mothball more than $60B in expansion projects, the company announced it had signed an agreement to sell its Yeelirrie uranium deposit to Cameco for $430M." - 08/27/2012

IAEA Says Nuclear Safety Improving

"The IAEA plan asks that all nuclear nations institute immediate and thorough reviews of all operational plants, especially with a view to their resistance to natural forces." - 08/17/2012

IAEA Sees Strong Interest in Nuclear Power Despite Fukushima

"Almost 30 countries are considering or planning to introduce nuclear energy as interest remains strong despite last year's Fukushima accident, the United Nations' atomic agency said." - 08/16/2012

Nuclear's Worldwide Expansion

"Nuclear power is cheaper than conventional power. And it has zero emissions." - 08/13/2012

Britain Gives Nuclear Power a Second Chance

"In a turnabout from the late 20th century, the British government is courting the nuclear industry. It wants low-carbon power to aid its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% from 1990 levels by 2050." - 08/08/2012

NASA Draws on Nuclear Power for Mars Trek

"The rover will be powered by an advanced nuclear power system, called the Multi-Mission Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator." - 08/06/2012

Global Conditions Are Conspiring for a Swift Upswing in Uranium Prices

"China's insatiable appetite for electricity will continue to drive the nuclear renaissance. Twenty-six nuclear power reactors are under construction on the Mainland, with an additional 51 facilities at some stage of advanced planning." - 08/01/2012

For Uranium, an Exit From the Doghouse?

"Things may be looking up for the sector. Rising nuclear plant construction across emerging markets is improving the supply-demand situation. Perhaps more importantly, Japan�s sleeping reactors are starting to wake." - 07/30/2012

Energy Agencies: Uranium Supply 'Sufficient for Over 100 Years'

"The increased resource base has been achieved thanks to a 22% increase in uranium exploration and mine development expenditures between 2008 and 2010, which in 2010 totaled more than $2 billion." - 07/26/2012

Nuclear Expansion on Track Despite Fukushima

"Strong expansion of nuclear power as a carbon-free energy source in Asia is expected to press ahead despite the Fukushima accident in Japan that soured sentiment in some countries, a benchmark report said on Thursday." - 07/26/2012

UAE Nuclear Plant Gets Construction Green Light

"The license from the UAE's Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation will make the country the first in more than two and a half decades to embark on construction of its first nuclear power plant." - 07/18/2012

Germany May Scrap Energy-Source Goal as Nuclear Overhaul Stumbles

"'We need the right decisions for more energy efficiency, grid expansion and smart market design,' said Claudia Kemfert, chief energy expert at the Berlin-based DIW economic institute." - 07/17/2012

The Race for Energy Resources Just Got Hotter

"With easy energy resources nearly tapped out, several companies (and countries) are scrambling to try to secure future supplies now, leading to some very interesting deals." - 07/11/2012

One Year After Fukishima, It's Time to Buy Uranium Players

"The growth story for nuclear power, much like the growth story for oil and natural gas demand, is centered in the emerging markets." - 07/11/2012

Uranium: Sleeping Beauty, Awakening Giant

"Uranium supply in the U.S. must increase exponentially over the next few years. Utilities want a secure supply of uranium coming from U.S. miners rather than deal with geopolitical risk and resource nationalism in other parts of the world." - 07/09/2012

Japan Again Getting Electricity from Nuclear Energy

"Japan is once again getting electricity from nuclear power after two months as a nuclear-free nation." - 07/05/2012

New UK Nuclear Power Plants Could Boost Economy

"The construction of a new fleet of nuclear power plants in the U.K. could boost the economy by five billion pounds a year, said a report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research." - 06/26/2012

Japan Gives Nuclear Industry a Reason to Cheer

"Japan's devastating disasters last year derailed some growth in the nuclear industry worldwide, but demand for uranium is poised to strengthen after the nation that fed doubts over safety approved its first restart of nuclear reactors since the catastrophe." - 06/22/2012

Uranium Producers Likely to Benefit from Japan's Return to Nuclear Power

"The decision to restart nuclear power usage follows a deal between political parties that also included a consumption tax increase. The nuclear power restart is still unpopular with many Japanese people, but many industrial businesses have claimed they require the power." - 06/21/2012

Japan and US Give Green Light to Nuclear Power

"Could this be a signal that the big boys are just beginning to acquire high-quality junior miners located in mining-friendly jurisdictions?" - 06/19/2012

Japan and US Give Green Light to Nuclear Power

"Could this be a signal that the big boys are just beginning to acquire high-quality junior miners located in mining-friendly jurisdictions?" - 06/19/2012

Japan Moves Closer to Restarting First Nuclear Reactors Since Tsunami-Driven Meltdowns

"The nuclear reactor restarts would mark a controversial victory for the central government, which has spent months arguing that Japan needs nuclear power to sustain its fragile economy." - 06/14/2012

Fukushima Watch: Next Nuclear Battleground—Utilities' Shareholder Meetings

"With the government inching closer to restarting the first nuclear reactors since last year's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, a new battleground between Japan's pro- and anti-nuclear camps is emerging: the annual shareholder meetings of the country's big power companies in June." - 06/13/2012

Can Japanese Society Survive Without Nuclear Power?

"No nuclear power, no Japan, at least according to the country's own prime minister. In a televised broadcast to the nation last Friday, Yoshihiko Noda said that if the reactors that previously fed the country's energy grid continued to idle, then 'Japanese society cannot survive.'" - 06/11/2012

Nuclear Power the Way Forward: Climate Scientist

"Barry Brook, the director of climate science at the University of Adelaide's Environment Institute, said the country would have no choice but to embrace nuclear power to meet sustainable energy needs and would focus on next-generation nuclear technology that provided safety, waste and cost benefits." - 06/05/2012

Forget the Financial Crisis, It's Food You Should Be Worried About

"With the world's population growing ever more rapidly, uranium and potash should be on every investor's radar screen." - 06/05/2012

Science Is the Center of GOP/Obama's Latest Uranium Mining Battle

"The House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop said federal agencies 'grossly overestimated' the impacts of uranium mining to justify a 20-year ban on new uranium development on 1M acres in northern Arizona." - 05/24/2012

Britain's Energy Plan Will Add to Nuclear Capacity

"Britain's proposals would guarantee prices for low-carbon electricity and pay producers for backup supplies when renewable sources like wind power fail to meet demand. - 05/23/2012

Japanese Power-Cut Alert Sparks Fears of Nuclear Comeback

"Millions of Japanese homes are bracing for a long, hot summer after Japan's government warned a shortage of electricity generation could lead to mandatory power cuts." - 05/16/2012

Spot Uranium Prices Should Bottom in 2012: Scotiabank's Mohr

"Scotiabank economist Patricia Mohr says the pullback in commodity prices remains relatively mild with signs pointing to a rebound this month." - 05/11/2012

Canada's Deal with China Could Produce a Boom in Uranium Explorers

"Cameco and Rio Tinto are predicting a supply shortage within 18 months. The last time this happened the uranium spot price rose to $138/lb." - 05/10/2012

India's New Uranium Operation Could Host One of World's Largest Reserves

"For a country that has been importing uranium to fuel its nuclear power plants from across the world, the commissioning of the mine has been hailed as a significant step to help fill the void." - 04/30/2012

Nuclear Energy Accidents May Become a Thing of the Past

"Thorium proponents suggest that molten salt reactors that burn such fuels won't meltdown because, unlike today's high-pressured units, they are low pressured." - 04/18/2012

Denison Mines, Energy Fuels to Merge into Leading Pure U.S. Uranium Producer

"Energy Fuels and Denison Mines have entered into CA$106 million all-stock transaction which allows Energy Fuels to acquire all of Denison's U.S. mining assets and operations." - 04/17/2012

Nuclear Back on Track After Fukushima 'Speed Bump'

"Twelve months after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, industry players say it is almost back to business as usual." - 03/26/2012

Uranium Stocks Bounce Back on Nuclear Renaissance

"Already up as much as 30% from 2011 lows, rising demand for nuclear energy and a dearth of uranium supplies will soon conspire to push companies back to their pre-Fukushima levels." - 03/21/2012

NMA, Nuclear Energy Institute Challenge 1M-Acre Grand Canyon Mining Ban

"The National Mining Association and the National Energy Institute have sued federal agencies to try to rescind the withdrawal of lands near the Grand Canyon National Park from mining activities." - 02/28/2012

Do Rising Uranium Mining Stocks Forecast a Supply Shortfall?

"Despite the phoenix-like rise, uranium investors should not rush to take their nuclear chips off the table�this is just the beginning." - 02/27/2012

Why Not Thorium?

"As proponents of the underdog fuel will happily tell you, thorium is more abundant than uranium, is not fissile on its own (which means reactions can be stopped when necessary), produces waste products that are less radioactive and generates more energy per ton." - 02/14/2012

Prospects for Nuclear Power in 2012

"Banks have signaled that they are unwilling to bear the risk of financing new nuclear projects, leaving three sets of interests that might be able to take it on: the utilities, the vendor or the consumer, in some form, via the state." - 02/02/2012

January Was a Good Month for Uranium and Rare Earth Miners

"The month of January is a harbinger for what may happen in the year 2012. This month we have seen both uranium stocks and rare earth stocks outperform the general market despite negative news." - 02/01/2012

Warren Buffett's Renewable Energy Investment

"With concerns over the likelihood of higher gas prices this summer, the bill and its sponsors propose the creation of a 'Reasonable Profits Board' that would control the profits of oil and gas companies." - 01/30/2012

Is Nuclear Power Safe Yet?

"Companies that specialize in uranium mining are highly profitable and on the move, as not only are many new nuclear plants coming on line, but existing plants need regular renewal of this precious resource." - 01/23/2012

Nuclear Energy's (Growing) Rebound Potential

"All told, despite the political and environmental moves to end nuclear power, the global increase in reactors was inevitable. According to Sergei Kiriyenko, head of Russia's state atomic energy company, the number of plants worldwide will double in the next 20 years." - 01/16/2012

Top 10 Commentaries of 2011

"This week I thought we'd take a moment to reflect on the eventful year it's been for natural resources." - 12/28/2011

Year in Review: Long-Term Uranium Stock Prospects Trend Higher

At the beginning of 2011, analysts everywhere championed a "renaissance" of nuclear power. The Japanese tsunami and subsequent Fukishima nuclear accident in March challenged market sentiment; spot prices and stocks alike suffered setbacks. The Energy Report has been there for the entire wild ride, interviewing industry experts, sharing sector news and scouting out the best companies for any market. Read on for a retrospective of expert commentary on this still-promising sector. - 12/22/2011

Australian Uranium Exports to India Gather Steam

"With the Australian governing Labor party having voted to overturn its long-standing ban on exporting uranium to India, the nation's strategic ties with India are set to benefit." - 12/14/2011

Why the Smart Guys Are Buying Uranium Miners

"Russia and the U.S. have reached an agreement of safe, compact, economically viable development of the nuclear (NLR) industry globally. Our ongoing faith in nuclear energy's future continues to be upheld." - 12/13/2011

Top-Rated Energy Investing Advice Revisited

'Tis the season to count our blessings. At The Energy Report, we are grateful for all the distinguished experts who share their sage advice on the oil, gas, MLP, uranium and alternative energy investing sector day in and day out. To thank you, our dedicated readers, we are sharing some of the most-read insights published here in the last year. We appreciate your support and look forward to navigating the ups and downs of the energy market together in the coming years. - 11/22/2011

Responsible Uranium Mining Practices

"The top global producers of uranium have all demonstrated respective positions on responsible mining." - 10/13/2011

Europe Reexamining Nuclear Power Policy Landscape

"Germany will have to spend nearly $14.3B to upgrade its electrical grid if the country is to stop using neighboring networks." - 10/06/2011

Russia and the United States Cooperating on Nuclear Agreement

"The U.S. and Russia made a 'commitment to supporting the safe and secure expansion of civil nuclear energy.'" - 09/29/2011

Japan 'Determined' to Restart Nuclear Plants, Why Isn't Germany?

"It would be prohibitively expensive to replace nuclear power with conventional power sources such as liquefied natural gas ("LNG") or coal." - 09/27/2011

Iran Seeks Integrated Asian Energy Market

"Integrated market would meet the interests of West Asian energy producers and East Asian consumers." - 09/22/2011

U.S. and Russia Commit to Expand Nuclear Power

"Energy leaders from Russia and America have made a "commitment to supporting the safe and secure expansion of civil nuclear energy.'" - 09/21/2011

IAEA to Organize Nuclear Fast-Response Team

"The French-proposed initiative was widely supported by ministers from other nations interested in nuclear power." - 09/21/2011

United States Reaffirms Nuclear Commitment

"'The United States supports expanded and reliable access to fuel supplies, working through the commercial marketplace and public-private partnerships, for peaceful nuclear programs." - 09/21/2011

Australian Uranium Export Earnings to Spike

"Earnings from Australia's uranium exports are expected to jump by a quarter this financial year." - 09/20/2011

Brazil to Build Nuclear Plants to Increase Power Output

"Construction of the four new nuclear plants will begin only after a thorough security revision of the two plants currently in operation." - 09/20/2011

Nigeria Wants AU to Establish Commission On Nuclear Energy

"Nigeria wants the IAEA to establish a comprehensive international nuclear security practices for the protection of nuclear materials." - 09/20/2011

Uranium Prices Generating Momentum

"As a primary consumer of nuclear power, the United States' most recent positive industrial production data could provide investors and observers some guidance for what to expect with Thursday's release by the Federal Reserve." - 09/14/2011

Uranium Mining and Nuclear Industry Outlook

"The potential outlook for the uranium mining and broader nuclear industry suggest a muted positive context." - 09/07/2011

Uranium Deal Shows Nuclear Future

"Cameco's gambit to buy a Canadian uranium deposit in its biggest-ever acquisition is showing that the nuclear future is now." - 09/06/2011

Uranium Sector Overview

"Despite ongoing short-term market impacts from Fukushima, uranium's long-term fundamentals are sound, with strong and increasing demand for new nuclear power reactors." - 09/05/2011

Vietnam Has "Absolute Confidence" in Japan Nuke Technology: Ambassador

"Despite the ongoing Fukushima nuclear crisis, Vietnam would proceed with discussions on the nuclear technology deal as planned." - 08/31/2011

Germans Face Blackout Risk

"The country's gradual exit from nuclear power requires using all available power-production reserves to help balance demand and stabilize grids." - 08/31/2011

U.S. Pays Russia $7.2B for Separating Uranium from Warheads

"USEC said that the SWU operation has eliminated 425 metric tons of highly enriched uranium, the equivalent of 17,000 nuclear warheads." - 08/30/2011

Are Uranium Stocks Regaining Luster?

"While Germany was quick to announce the phasing out of its nuclear reactors, many countries reaffirmed their commitment to nuclear power, most importantly China, India and Russia." - 08/30/2011

Fillon Says France Wants Nuclear Crisis Management Center

"France's nuclear authority is overseeing safety audits of the country's reactors and uranium treatment facilities to determine whether they can withstand floods, earthquakes and loss of power and cooling.� - 08/29/2011

U.S. Nuclear Industry Tested by Twin Threats from Mother Nature

"The systems at every U.S. nuclear energy facility where the earthquake's effects were felt responded as designed." - 08/24/2011

U.S. Makes Nuclear Fuel Reserve Available

"The material is to be available as a backup fuel supply for foreign or domestic nuclear reactors in the event of a supply disruption." - 08/23/2011

Laser Advances in Nuclear Fuel

"Critics fear that if the work succeeds and the secret gets out, rogue states and terrorists could make bomb fuel in much smaller plants that are difficult to detect." - 08/23/2011

Japan Reopens First Nuclear Reactor Since Tsunami

"Before March 11, atomic plants produced around a third of Japan's domestic energy needs." - 08/18/2011

Researching Safer Nuclear Energy

"The DOE, affirming its support for energy fields that are low in carbon emissions, announced that it will give $39M to university programs around the country to research nuclear energy safety." - 08/16/2011

Are Sleeping Giants in Uranium and Rare Earths Awakening?

"Gold Stock Trades has long been beating the drums for attention to be paid to the ongoing developments in nuclear and rare earth stocks. . .We anticipate opportunities." - 08/15/2011

Turkey Insists on Nuclear Energy

"The Akkuyu nuclear power plant on Turkey's Mediterranean coast is expected to fuel the nation's economic growth." - 08/10/2011

Glow at the End of the Tunnel

"Power generation is about balancing needs with impacts. Every major power source has drawbacks, but the developing world in particular needs more electricity. In that context, nuclear power is still a necessity." - 08/04/2011

S.A. Advancing Its Nuclear Energy

"South Africa will diversify its energy base to include nuclear energy and generation will be run by the state." - 08/03/2011

Uranium Spot Prices Increase

"Uranium spot prices rose 1%, snapping several months of price declines as new investors entered the market." - 08/02/2011

Push to Lift Uranium Mining Ban in NSW

"The change to a conservative government has resulted in a strong push to lift a 16-year ban on uranium exploration and mining. - 08/01/2011

Nuclear Power Use to Grow: IAEA

"The International Atomic Energy Agency pledges to 'play the lead role in shaping a safer nuclear future throughout the world.'" - 07/28/2011

U.S. Heat Wave Causes New Look at Nuclear Energy

"The nation's two biggest grids, serving 100-million consumers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, both broke peak usage records." - 07/26/2011

A Tale Of Two Countries: Two Divergent Nuclear Paths

"Sarkozy is determined to develop nuclear power. Berlin is scrapping the very same policy." - 07/21/2011

Feds OK Uranium Project

"Nichols Ranch site will be the third uranium project in operation in the state, as Wyoming producers expect continued demand." - 07/21/2011

Uranium Find in India Could Be World's Largest

"The Tumalappalli mine has confirmed 49,000 tons of ore and reserves could total three times its current size." - 07/20/2011

Uranium Sector Building Momentum

"Junior development plays to outperform producers in the short term." - 07/12/2011

Fukushima: Nuclear Power's VHS Relic?

"Have we been guilty of rejecting the nuclear Betamax in favor of an inferior quality VHS?" - 07/11/2011

France Commits to Nuclear Future

"Diverging from some of its EU neighbors, France announced it will invest $1.4B in its nuclear energy program." - 07/06/2011

Iran, Iraq Solidify Energy Partnership

"Iran aims to boost trade to $10B this year as it looks to strengthen economic ties, especially in the oil sector." - 07/06/2011

Russia's Nuclear Industry is Open for Business

"Open to all uranium-related partnerships, including assisting with plant decommissioning, Russia is becoming the Home Depot of nuclear energy." - 07/06/2011

Russia Eyes Nuclear Power Exports to Germany

"Russia, which plans to build 28 new nuclear plants by 2030, could relieve an EU energy deficit." - 07/05/2011

Britain Reaffirms Nuclear Commitment

"Without nuclear power, the UK would be 'darker and less prosperous.'" - 07/05/2011

China's Coal-Fired Plants Mask Climate Change?

"Rapid warming will resume after China's sulfur pollution is cleaned up." - 07/04/2011

Uranium Prices to Rebound

"As disaster memories fade, it looks like any price weakness in 2011 will be short-lived." - 06/30/2011

The Future of Thorium as Nuclear Fuel

"Why doesn't the world have a thorium-based nuclear power industry?" - 06/28/2011

Nuclear Shutdown Threatens Japan's Economy

"Most-pessimistic scenario sees growth slashed by 1.6% in FY12/13." - 06/27/2011

Nuclear Energy Still in the Mix

"Nuclear energy is still part of a low-carbon future in the U.S." - 06/22/2011

Uranium Stocks Basing

"As HEU nears expiration, uranium juniors will be mining ore at the right time and place." - 06/22/2011

Germany's Nuclear Decision and Uranium Stocks

"We think nuclear energy is the solution for the future." - 06/21/2011

Iran's Nuke Chief Criticizes IAEA

"Abasi says Amano should 'put all his efforts' toward improving the international nuclear safety regime." - 06/20/2011

French Industry Minister Rejects Poll Backing Nuclear Withdrawal

"What would be the cost in terms of energy independence?" - 06/20/2011

Russia, China Build Energy Partnership

"The nations form long-term strategic energy partnership." - 06/16/2011

Pentagon Presents Its First Energy Plan

"Plan aims to benefit both the battlefield and budget-conscious DC." - 06/15/2011

UK Includes Nuclear Energy in Green Mix

"Energy minister says government is committed to 2020 renewable goals." - 06/14/2011

KY Lawmakers Urge Sale of Re-Enriched U308

"This piece of legislation appears to be a win-win-win." - 06/13/2011

Western Australia Committed to Uranium

"WA uranium exploration expenditure increased by 87% last year." - 06/08/2011

Iran to Boost Uranium Enrichment

"Tehran insists its uranium production is for peaceful, electricity-related purposes." - 06/08/2011

Japan Admits It Was 'Unprepared' for Disaster

"Report more than doubles initial estimate of leaked radiation, cites poor oversight." - 06/07/2011

IAEA Turns Up Pressure on Syria, Iran

"Syria likely building a covert nuclear reactor site, Minister says." - 06/06/2011

Vietnam Holds on to Nuclear Policy

"Without nuclear energy, Vietnam stands to become a net importer of energy, against its current status as a net exporter." - 06/06/2011

Africa's Riding the Red Dragon

"China's aim to acquire Africa's, other nations' resources should be on everyone's radar screen." - 06/02/2011

Rising Demand Seen for Uranium ETFs

"Uranium is still backed by the fundamentals." - 06/01/2011

IAEA: Japan Underestimated Tsunami Risk

"Operators must properly evaluate, protect against all natural hazards." - 06/01/2011

SA Proposes African Nuclear Power Plan

"Energy Minister Dipuo Peters emphasized uranium as a 'safe, reliable and economically viable' resource." - 05/31/2011

Saskatchewan Eyes $43B Expansion

"The region's robust potash, uranium and precious metals sectors are poised to benefit." - 05/31/2011

Uranium Spot Price to Trend Upward

"Commerzbank estimates that uranium will climb to US$69/lb this year." - 05/25/2011

Rick Rule: Oil Will Be Major Economic Driver

Global Resource Investments Founder Rick Rule likes to look for unpopular investments because that usually means the prices are cheap. Today, that means oil, natural gas, uranium and geothermal. In this Energy Report exclusive excerpt from his talk at the Casey Research Conference in Baton Rouge, Rule explains the global forces that will lead to big payoffs in undervalued energy stocks. - 05/23/2011

IEA Warns Merkel on Nuclear Decision

"Energy security will suffer if Germany decides to shut down reactors." - 05/23/2011

Rumor Mill Hits Uranium

"There's been some positive news on uranium price upside. . ." - 05/19/2011

U.S. Panel Backs New Plan for Nuclear Waste

"A U.S. commission said it's building more nuclear storage sites." - 05/16/2011

Namibian Uranium Not Headed for Nationalization

"The world's fourth-largest uranium producer looks to mining for higher employment rates." - 05/12/2011

Nuclear Power 'Cheaper than Offshore Wind'

"Britain's Climate Change Committee calls for 14 new nuclear power plants." - 05/09/2011

Don't Turn Out the Lights on Commodities Just Yet

"The party's not over for commodities." - 05/09/2011

France's Sarkozy Denounces Nuclear Phase-Out

"Moratorium on new nuclear power plants is 'a choice of the Middle Ages.'" - 05/04/2011

China to Encourage Uranium Exploration

"Country aims to encourage construction, technological development and further prospecting for domestic uranium sources." - 04/27/2011

Compelling Contrarian Case for Uranium

"The amount of energy 1 lb. of U308 creates requires 10.4 barrels of oil." - 04/25/2011

Medvedev: Russia's Energy Future Nuclear

"Economic considerations and concerns for the environment force Russia to build its energy future on nuclear fission." - 04/25/2011

Asia Nuclear Reactors Face Tsunami Risk

"Asian plants are located atop the largest tsunami-spawning faults." - 04/20/2011

Race Is on for Kazakh Uranium

"As global nuclear energy demand grows, countries with uranium reserves are poised to reap enormous economic and political dividends." - 04/18/2011

U.S. Bill Calls for U308 Mining Royalties

"Legislation seeks 12.5% royalty for uranium mining on federal lands." - 04/11/2011

Sanity to Return as Media-Induced Fear Fades

"Media-induced nuclear fear offers incredible uranium stock buying opportunity." - 04/05/2011

UN Clears Kenya Nuclear Energy Project

"The nuclear power plant is expected to provide 90 % of the country's electricity needs, making Kenya the world's biggest consumer of nuclear energy ahead of France." - 04/04/2011

Ending Nuclear Power Could Impact Social Equality

"It's not enough to simply say we're turning off the switch." - 04/04/2011

Explosion Unlikely, Says Japan

"Japan and the IAEA share the assessment that 'there is no likelihood of reactor explosion' at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant." - 03/31/2011

RCR Research on the Uranium Sector

"Uranium market to be buoyed by solid fundamentals mid to long term. Any impact from Japan on the contract price is expected to be temporary" - 03/31/2011

Go Nuclear: Buy Japan, Uranium Stocks

"Here comes M&A in a big way for uranium stocks. . ." - 03/29/2011

U.S. Tightens Nuclear Safety Measures

"Japan's nuclear crisis has U.S. officials scrambling." - 03/28/2011

Uranium Stocks' Rebound Mirrors Dramatic Drop

"The current situation is a buying opportunity for uranium producers." - 03/24/2011

Rick Rule: Silver Linings

If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors�at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. - 03/24/2011

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