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Uranium is a silver-gray metallic chemical element in the actinide series of the periodic table that has the symbol U and atomic number 92. Uranium has the highest atomic weight of the naturally occurring elements. Uranium is approximately 70% more dense than lead and is weakly radioactive. It occurs naturally in low concentrations in soil, rock and water, and is commercially extracted from uranium-bearing minerals such as uraninite.
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06/01/2009
Uranium - big gains ahead for big yellow?
As commodity prices fell dramatically in 2008, one commodity that defied the trend was uranium. Uranium has rallied to a five month high.
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06/11/12
RFC Ambrian says uranium price compression reinforces view of strength in the sector -
02/07/10
Scotiabank economist Pat Mohr sees medium term upside potential in uranium price
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