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Zambia’s 86% uranium recovery: Breakthrough or investment gamble?

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Eric Kasongo

Senior Journalist and Strategic Researcher specializing in political economy, mining, energy, and financial markets across Central and Southern Africa, with a strong focus on data-driven analysis and regional investment.
  • Atomic Eagle’s 86% uranium recovery strengthens Zambia’s prospects
  • Low processing costs could improve Muntanga’s economics

 

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Zambia’s ambitions to become a uranium supplier have received a boost after Atomic Eagle reported promising recovery rates and low processing costs at its Muntanga project.

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