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Extrusion demo is milestone for Lightbridge Fuel fabrication

The extrusion of samples of an alloy of depleted uranium and zirconium at Idaho National Laboratory is a critical step in the process to qualify Lightbridge Corporation's advanced nuclear fuel technology.


Perspectives

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In an interview for the World Nuclear News podcast NexGen Energy CEO and President Leigh Curyer set out the path ahead for what he calls their world-leading project in Canada, and gave his overview of the uranium sector's prospects.


GNS and EnergySolutions team up for Asian market

GNS and EnergySolutions team up for Asian market

EnergySolutions of the USA and Germany's GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service mbH have signed a memorandum of understanding on the transport and disposal of large components from the future dismantling of Asian nuclear power plants.

Waste & Recycling 18 March 2024


Work under way on Akkuyu decommissioning costs

Work under way on Akkuyu decommissioning costs

TVEL has entered an agreement "to develop cost plans for the decommissioning" of the four units being built at Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, which are expected to have a design life of at least 60 years.

New Nuclear 18 March 2024


In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In an interview for the World Nuclear News podcast NexGen Energy CEO and President Leigh Curyer set out the path ahead for what he calls their world-leading project in Canada, and gave his overview of the uranium sector's prospects.

Perspectives 18 March 2024


Perspectives

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In an interview for the World Nuclear News podcast NexGen Energy CEO and President Leigh Curyer set out the path ahead for what he calls their world-leading project in Canada, and gave his overview of the uranium sector's prospects.


Kazatomprom 'action plan' addresses supply chain risks

Kazatomprom 'action plan' addresses supply chain risks

Kazatomprom is "fully capable" of maintaining its position as a reliable supplier of natural uranium, with an action plan that enables it to react to evolving geopolitical events, the company said in its yearly financial results statement.

Corporate 15 March 2024


X-energy opens first training centre for SMR operators

X-energy opens first training centre for SMR operators

The centre includes a full-scale plant control room simulator, Reactor Protection System prototype, and virtual reality experience as well as offices and classrooms, and will be used to train future operators of X-energy's Xe-100 advanced small modular reactors.

New Nuclear 15 March 2024


Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Atucha 2 gets renewed operating licence

Argentina's nuclear regulator has issued a renewed licence to Nucleoeléctrica Argentina for the operation of the second unit of the Atucha nuclear power plant until 26 May 2026.

Regulation & Safety 15 March 2024


Transatlantic collaboration on SMR regulation expanded

Transatlantic collaboration on SMR regulation expanded

A trilateral memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the British, Canadian and US nuclear regulators to collaborate on technical reviews of advanced reactor and small modular reactor technologies.

Regulation & Safety 14 March 2024


Lower tier of Tianwan 8's inner containment dome lifted into place

Lower tier of Tianwan 8's inner containment dome lifted into place

The lower part of the inner containment building's dome has a diameter of 44 metres at its base and is just over 12 metres high. The upper dome part will be lifted and welded into position in a separate operation.

New Nuclear 15 March 2024


Tokamak Energy developing new laser technology

Tokamak Energy developing new laser technology

UK-based nuclear fusion company Tokamak Energy said it is developing new laser measurement technology crucial for controlling extreme conditions inside future fusion power plants and delivering clean energy to the grid.

New Nuclear 15 March 2024


US proposed budget supports nuclear projects

US proposed budget supports nuclear projects

The US Administration's 2025 budget request includes nearly USD1.6 billion for the Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy, with support for securing supplies of high-assay low-enriched uranium, developing new reactor technologies, supporting R&D, advancing the use of additive manufacturing and AI, and deploying US reactors overseas.

Nuclear Policies 14 March 2024