Berkeley Energia highlights higher uranium prices as mine permitting continues to progress

By Deputy Chief EditorApril 23, 2020

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Berkeley Energia PLC (LON:BKY) has highlighted the strengthening of uranium prices amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic turmoil.

In a quarterly update, the Spanish mine developer noted that the uranium price is up by around 30% in the year to date as firms such as Kazatomprom and Cameco have flagged supply disruption.

The uncertainty has seen the uranium spot price rise to US$32.50 per pound, the company added.

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“Analysts expect further tightening of market conditions as the current structural supply deficit in the global uranium market is exacerbated by these and possible other COVID-19 supply disruptions,” Berkeley Energia said.

Progress at the group's uranium mine project is presently confined to the desktop. The company said it adopted a 'work from home' policy a week prior to the Spanish government declaring its 'State of Alarm' and lockdown.

The company noted that all of its team in Spain is safe and well. It added that the Spanish Administration is still functioning and the company has maintained ongoing communication with the relevant officials to ensure progress continues in its permitting processes.

In March, the group said, meetings took place with the company, the countrys Nuclear Safety Council (NSC), the Regional Government of Castilla y Leon, and the Municipality of Retortillo.