Classic Cover Stories from the

Below are copies of cover stories that were published in past issues of The Ux Weekly. These are a sample of some of the topics that are covered each week in the newsletter. In addition to these sample cover stories, more stories are available on this public website in the listings for each year. Full access to all Ux Weekly cover stories, news briefs, and market discussions are available by subscription. Covers in 2005 A Lot of Confusion over Tails (Oct 10, 2005) In recent weeks, we have been inundated with requests to react to a certain “analysis” on the impact of changing tails assay on uranium demand. This first week in October, we participated in an investor conference in Toronto, and the subject of tails assay came up time and time again. For these reasons and the likelihood that the impact of possible changes in enrichment tails assay on uranium demand is not perfectly understood in this industry, we focused on this subject in this cover story. The Myth of Excess SWU Capacity (Jul 11, 2005) While enrichment can be subsituted for uranium and previous enrichment capacity was quite high, can today's capacity fill tomorrow's need. Risk Asymmetry and Market Behavior (Apr 25, 2004) A number of questions have lead us directly to the subject of risk and how it is currently being addressed in the market. Covers in 2004 The Supply Elasticity of Uranium (Sep 27, 2004) With the growing concerning on uranium supply/demand issues, this week we examine the concept of supply elasticity and what it means for uranium supply and the market. More Lessons from the Oil Market (Aug 23, 2004) We found it instructive to extend our examiniation of some of the parallels between the oil and nuclear fuel markets. Lessons from the Oil Market Come Home to Roost (Aug 9, 2004) With the recent rising price of oil holds a number of lessons, several for uranium are examined here. Covers in 2003 The Party's Over (Nov 3, 2003) The sharp rise in the uranium price over the past six months or so coupled with more frequent warnings of a growing supply shortfall has sparked debate whether this increase is just a transitory phenomenon or whether it is the beginning of a more permanent shift to much higher prices. To address this question, during the next two weeks we will present cover stories that argue the opposing sides of this issue. Covers in 2002 Atoms for Peace ... Atoms for Change (Dec 2, 2002) UxC looks at Dwight D. Eisenhower's ground-breaking "Atoms for Peace" Address to the U.N. General Assembly made on December 8, 1953 the ground-breaking speech presented on December 8, 1953. Covers in 2001 WNA & EIA 2001 Requirements Forecasts (Sep 17, 2001) Comparison made between WMA and EIA forcasts of uranium requirements and future nuclear capacity. Who Needs New Reactors for Demand Growth? (Aug 20, 2001) Demand for uranium in the U.S. grows as a result of uprates and increased efficiency. A Nuclear Renaissance? (Mar 5, 2001) With demand for electricity poised to grow, nuclear energy will at least continue to play an important role in the future. Covers in 2000 Two Different Views of Requirements (Nov 27, 2000) Although the EIA and UI have different requirements forecasts, the differences are less dramatic than in the past. Year of the SWU (May 22, 2000) Article predicted that three major developments would change SWU market in 2000. SWUtanic? (Apr 17, 2000) USEC's future compared to the fate of the Titanic. Nuclear Power for All (Mar 27, 2000) Article written on the need for nuclear power in Foriegn Affairs magazine analyzed. Coal vs. Nuclear in an Uncertain Future (Jan , 2000) Role of general public in determining future of nuclear power examined. Covers in 1999 The Elusive Peace Dividend (Oct 18, 1999) Russian HEU program in jeapordy due to low prices. In addition to the full text of the cover stories shown above, listings of past cover stories are also available for: 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, and 1996. Updated: 5/28/06