V.GXU: Study Highlights Significant Cost Reduction Potential of Membrane Separation at Madaouela Project 

GoviEx Uranium Inc. has provided the results of a review study performed by Synexus Pty. Ltd. to identify and assess opportunities to use membrane separation technologies to reduce the capital and operating expenses, as well as increase efficiency in the recovery of uranium and molybdenum, at the company’s fully permitted Madaouela project in Niger. “The …

Insight into Cameco’s strategy & discussion on the recent (and very bullish) developments

The comment below comes from the Uranium Research Team at Cormark Securities Inc. Our house view is still that the major catalyst to drive a Uranium rally is the striking of a new LONG-TERM contract…….Cameco is determined to do its part to clean up the spot market (see below) but really the main objective is spooking the …

T.U: Reports Estimated Net Asset Value at March 31, 2018

TORONTO, April 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uranium Participation Corporation (“UPC”) (TSX:U) reports its estimated net asset value at March 31, 2018 was CAD$462.3 million or CAD$3.49 per share.  As at March 31, 2018, UPC’s uranium investment portfolio consisted of the following: (in thousands of Canadian dollars, except quantity amounts) Quantity Fair Value Investments in …

Turkey grants Rosatom construction license for first unit of Akkuyu nuclear plant

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s TAEK atomic energy authority on Monday granted Russian builder Rosatom a construction license to start work on the first unit of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, the state-run Anadolu news agency said. The grant comes a day before a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Ankara, where Putin and Turkish …

Keeping the Pickering nuclear plant open until 2024 is good for economy, report says

Keeping the Pickering nuclear plant open and operating until 2024 makes economic sense, says a new report sponsored by Ontario Power Generation. The study, released Tuesday by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, says the move would add a total $12.3 billion to Ontario’s GDP and support 7,600 jobs …

T.FCU: Appoints Environmental and Regulatory Expert as Special Advisor to Board

KELOWNA, British Columbia, April 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FISSION URANIUM CORP.(“Fission” or “the Company“) (TSX:FCU) (OTCQX:FCUUF) (FRANKFURT:2FU) is pleased to announce that Mark Wittrup, an acknowledged expert in permitting Athabasca uranium deposits, has been appointed to Fission’s Advisory Board. Mr. Wittrup is currently VP Environmental and Regulatory Affairs with the internationally-respected firm of Clifton Associates. He has …

306-ton Unit 4 Reactor Vessel placed at Vogtle nuclear expansion

Georgia Power announced today the placement of the nuclear reactor vessel inside Unit 4 containment at the Vogtle nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Georgia. Standing 35 feet tall, the reactor vessel functions as a heat source from the nuclear fission process to produce steam that will generate electricity for homes and businesses throughout Georgia. The …

Brussels Confirms Plan to Close All Nuclear Power Plants by 2025

BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – The government of Belgium has endorsed an energy strategy, confirming its plan to shut down all nuclear power plants (NPP) in the country by 2025. According to a document published by the Cabinet, Belgium aims to “withdraw from nuclear energy by 2025.” Brussels also plans to ensure a sufficient and stable power grid, and invest in new energy …