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Paladin announces off-take contract
Paladin announces off-take contract
Australia's Paladin Energy has announced a long-term uranium off-take contract. The deal includes a $200 million prepayment that will help with the company's cash flow situation.
Corporate · Thursday, 16 August 2012
UAE awards nuclear fuel contracts
UAE awards nuclear fuel contracts
UAE nuclear power plant 70x48The Emirates Nuclear Energy CorporationÌýhas awarded a series of contracts related to the supply of fuel for the United Arab Emirates'Ìý(UAE's) first nuclear power plant. The contracts will ensure sufficient fuel for the first 15 years of operation of the Barakah plant.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 15 August 2012
Fuel transfer to keep Wylfa 1 running
Fuel transfer to keep Wylfa 1 running
Wylfa pile cap 48The UK's lastÌýoperating Magnox reactor, Wylfa 1, will be able to continue generating electricity until September 2014 after regulatory approval was given for the transfer of partially-used fuel from its shut down sister unit.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 9 August 2012
Candu expands cooperation with China
Candu expands cooperation with China
Qinshan III 48Candu Energy has signed an agreement with three China National Nuclear Corporation subsidiaries to expand their cooperation in the development of thorium and recycled uraniumÌýas alternative fuels for new Candu reactors.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 3 August 2012
UAE, Australia agree to cooperate
UAE, Australia agree to cooperate
Australia-UAE agreement 48A cooperation agreement in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has been signed between Australia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The accord could lead to the supply of Australian uranium to fuel the UAE's forthcoming nuclear power reactor fleet.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 1 August 2012
Uranium supplies good for the long haul
Uranium supplies good for the long haul
World uranium resources are ample to meet requirements for the foreseeable future but timely investment in facilities will be needed to make sure production keeps pace with growing demand, according to a new edition of the flagship Red Book.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 26 July 2012
Canada-China uranium protocol signed
Canada-China uranium protocol signed
Canadian mining companies can now sell more uranium to China after diplomats from both countries met in Beijing to sign a new protocol.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 23 July 2012
Upgrades planned for Metropolis
Upgrades planned for Metropolis
Honeywell is evaluating a series of upgrades for the Metropolis Works uranium conversion plant following the results of inspections on its preparedness for extreme natural disasters.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 12 July 2012
Companies quizzed over yellowcake spill
Companies quizzed over yellowcake spill
Blind River (Cameco)_48Nuclear regulators in the USA and Canada are investigating an incident at a Canadian uranium refinery when the lid of a drum containing uranium oxide from a plant in the USA blew off, leading to the exposure of three workers to airborne uranium.
Regulation & Safety · Monday, 9 July 2012
Fuel cycle roundup #1
Fuel cycle roundup #1
•ÌýEnergy Fuels to take over Denison assets
• Kazakh sulphuric acid facility completed
•ÌýGovernment support for Mecsek Hills
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 29 June 2012
Turning point for American Centrifuge
Turning point for American Centrifuge
USEC and the US Department of EnergyÌýhave signed a raft of new agreements, completely reorganizing the American Centrifuge program.
New Nuclear · Thursday, 14 June 2012
Ribbon cut on zirconium sponge plant
Ribbon cut on zirconium sponge plant
Westinghouse and its Chinese joint venture partner the State Baoti Zirconium Industry LtdÌýhave started commissioning a new zirconium sponge production facility in Nantong, China.
Corporate · Monday, 11 June 2012
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