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NexGen updates economics for Rook I
NexGen updates economics for Rook I
The change in costs for the company's 100%-owned project in Saskatchewan reflects both inflationary changes over recent years and the advancement of engineering and procurement, optimised constructability, and enhanced environmental performance.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 2 August 2024
No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease
No extension to Jabiluka mineral lease
Energy Resources of Australia Limited says it is disappointed with the Northern Territory Government's decision not to renew the mineral lease for the Jabiluka high-grade uranium deposit. Any decision about the future use of the site now rests with the Federal Government, in consultation with key stakeholders.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 26 July 2024
UK launches HALEU deconversion competition
UK launches HALEU deconversion competition
The UK government has launched a competition for funding up to GBP70 million (USD90 million) to support the development of a commercial HALEU deconversion facility in the country.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 25 July 2024
Framatome to supply fuel for Slovak VVER reactors
Framatome to supply fuel for Slovak VVER reactors
Slovak utility Slovenské elektrárne has signed a contract with France's Framatome for the long-term supply of nuclear fuel to the VVER-440 reactors at its Bohunice and Mochovce plants, starting from 2027.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Centrus receives uranium import waiver
Centrus receives uranium import waiver

Centrus Energy has received a waiver from the US Department of Energy allowing it to import low-enriched uranium from Russia for delivery to US customers in 2024 and 2025.

Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 23 July 2024
GA progresses with silicon carbide fuel cladding development
GA progresses with silicon carbide fuel cladding development
General Atomics has manufactured the first batch of full-length SiGA silicon carbide composite tubes designed for pressurised water reactors. The company is developing nuclear fuel rods that can withstand higher temperatures than materials currently used. 
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 22 July 2024
Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit
Transfer of exploration licence for Niger uranium deposit
USA-based African Discovery Group has signed a letter of intent to acquire the uranium exploration licence for the Ouricha-3 deposit in Niger from Central Global Access International Niger. Meanwhile, GoviEX plans to seek damages for the withdrawal of its mining rights to the Madaouela deposit.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 July 2024
BWXT considers locating TRISO plant in Wyoming
BWXT considers locating TRISO plant in Wyoming
BWX Technologies Inc has signed a cooperation agreement with the Wyoming Energy Authority to evaluate locations for a potential new TRISO nuclear fuel production facility in the state.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 July 2024
VVER fuel reliable in flexible power output tests, says Rosatom
VVER fuel reliable in flexible power output tests, says Rosatom
Experiments to test the impact of load following on VVER-1200 fuel show it "did not have a significant impact on its main characteristics", Russia's nuclear power corporation has reported.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 16 July 2024
Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine
Final permit issued for Mauritanian uranium mine
Australia-based mineral company Aura Energy Limited announced it has received from the Mauritanian government the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project in the West African country.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 15 July 2024
Dummy fuel loaded into first new unit at Kursk II
Dummy fuel loaded into first new unit at Kursk II
Preparations for testing of the reactor plant equipment at the new VVER-TOI reactor at Kursk II nuclear power plant continue with the loading of simulated fuel assemblies which do not contain uranium.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 15 July 2024
Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project
Construction begins on China's largest uranium mining project
The project in Ordos in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is being developed by China National Nuclear Corporation, with work beginning on Friday, according to the China Atomic Energy Authority.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 15 July 2024
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