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Government inquiry recommends lifting Swedish uranium ban

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:05:43 +0100

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#^Government inquiry recommends lifting Swedish uranium ban

Sweden should remove its prohibition on uranium mining to allow it to be exploited like other natural resources regulated under the Minerals Act, a government inquiry has concluded.

Westinghouse signs agreement to diversify fuel supply for Bulgarian plant

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:20:48 +0100

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#^Westinghouse signs agreement to diversify fuel supply for Bulgarian plant

The company has signed a contract with Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant to conduct safety analysis for licensing a new nuclear fuel assembly design for Kozloduy unit 6.

Viewpoint: International collaboration is key for geological disposal programmes

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:42:41 +0100

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#^Viewpoint: International collaboration is key for geological disposal programmes

Different countries planning the safe, permanent disposal of nuclear waste in geological repositories are sharing experiences and learning from each other, as Neil Hyatt, chief scientific advisor to the UK's Nuclear Waste Services explains.

Podcast: Nuclear energy's key moments in 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:19:26 +0100

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#^Podcast: Nuclear energy's key moments in 2024

What were the most-read World Nuclear News stories, and what has World Nuclear Association Director General Sama Bilbao y León picked out as her key moments of 2024? See below, and listen to the full podcast episode for what to watch out for in 2025:

Argentina aims to be nuclear pioneer, President Milei says

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:20:39 +0100

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#^Argentina aims to be nuclear pioneer, President Milei says

Argentina's President Javier Milei has said "nuclear energy will make its triumphant return and we will not only not be left behind, but we intend to be pioneers".

IAEA commends Ghana on nuclear power programme progress

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:08:25 +0100

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#^IAEA commends Ghana on nuclear power programme progress

The International Atomic Energy Agency says Ghana is committed to the "continuous improvement of nuclear and radiation safety" and urges the government to ensure the independence of the country's Nuclear Regulatory Authority.

France's Flamanville EPR starts supplying power

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 12:39:19 +0100

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#^France's Flamanville EPR starts supplying power

The long-delayed Flamanville 3 EPR reactor in Normandy in northern France has begun delivering electricity to the grid, EDF announced.

Final German nuclear power plant enters dismantling phase

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:07:55 +0100

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#^Final German nuclear power plant enters dismantling phase

Dismantling work at the shut down Brokdorf nuclear power plant has officially begun, PreussenElektra announced. The plant was the last nuclear power plant in Germany that was not yet being dismantled.

Further Bruce I&C work for Framatome

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:30:04 +0100

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#^Further Bruce I&C work for Framatome

Framatome has been contracted by Bruce Power to upgrade the instrumentation and control systems at units 5, 7 and 8 of the Bruce nuclear power plant in Ontario.

Wyoming uranium project returns to production

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:42:22 +0100

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#^Wyoming uranium project returns to production

Production operations at the Lance project have officially commenced after a five-year hiatus, with the first dry yellowcake product expected in March.