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US President signs uranium import prohibition

US President signs uranium import prohibition

The act prohibiting the importation into the USA of unirradiated, low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity has been signed into law by President Joe Biden.
 

Nuclear Policies 14 May 2024

Hungary and China sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

Hungary and China sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

A memorandum of understanding on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has been signed by the China Atomic Energy Authority and Hungary's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Nuclear Policies 10 May 2024

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Nuclear's role in reaching climate targets recognised by G7

China and France aim to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

Alberta, Saskatchewan to cooperate on nuclear energy

Nuclear industry calls for continued G7 support

Hungary and China sign nuclear energy cooperation agreement

Canadian budget aims to streamline nuclear licensing process

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

Industry needs to translate nuclear ambitions into reality, panel says

Estonian parliament begins preparations for nuclear power programme

UK consults on proposed planning policy for fusion plants

UK consults on proposed planning policy for fusion plants

Fusion plants will not be subject to the same nuclear site licensing process as fission reactors, with the UK government instead proposing developer-led site selection and their designation as nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Nuclear Policies 09 May 2024

Estonian parliament begins preparations for nuclear power programme

Estonian parliament begins preparations for nuclear power programme

Members of Estonia's parliament, the Riigikogu, have submitted the draft resolution which will allow preparations to begin for the adoption of nuclear energy in the country and the creation of a suitable legislative and regulatory framework.

Nuclear Policies 09 May 2024

China and France aim to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

China and France aim to strengthen nuclear energy cooperation

China's CGN and France's EDF have signed a Letter of Intent on deepening and expanding cooperation on nuclear energy - it came as President Emmanuel Macron hosted a visit to France by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Nuclear Policies 09 May 2024

IAEA, Iran look to revive cooperation under 2023 agreement

IAEA, Iran look to revive cooperation under 2023 agreement

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said he has proposed a set of "concrete practical measures" to revitalise the agency's 2023 Joint Statement with Iran during a visit to the country this week.
 

Nuclear Policies 08 May 2024

WEC panelists welcome growth in support for nuclear power

WEC panelists welcome growth in support for nuclear power

The public and political perception of nuclear energy has significantly improved over the past few years, speakers agreed in a panel session during the recent World Energy Congress 2024.

Nuclear Policies 07 May 2024

Alberta, Saskatchewan to cooperate on nuclear energy

Alberta, Saskatchewan to cooperate on nuclear energy

The governments of the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the development of nuclear power generation in support of both provinces' need for affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity grids by 2050.

Nuclear Policies 03 May 2024

NNSA collaborates with Japan, Korea on research reactors

NNSA collaborates with Japan, Korea on research reactors

The US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration has signed bilateral agreements with Japan and South Korea to cooperate in optimising the nuclear non-proliferation features of their respective research reactor models aimed at export markets.

Nuclear Policies 01 May 2024

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

EU sets out terms of approved Czech nuclear state aid

The European Commission has approved the Czech Republic's proposed public support package for new nuclear - after a series of modifications were made to address their concerns during an inquiry which began in June 2022.

Nuclear Policies 01 May 2024