Construction advanced in order of Changjiang nuclear projects

Construction of the second phase of the Changjiang nuclear power plant and of a small reactor demonstration project resumed on Feb 22 and Feb 28 respectively, following on-site inspection and assessment by local government, according to reports from the China National Nuclear Corporation, or CNNC. Located in Changjiang county in South China’s Hainan province, the nuclear power plant is jointly being built …

Kazatomprom may draw down uranium inventory if coronavirus cuts output

Kazatomprom, the world’s largest uranium producer, said Monday it could rely on inventories to meet future physical deliveries in the event U3O8 production is reduced or suspended at operations in Kazakhstan due to the coronavirus outbreak. “In the event that mine production or the ability to physically deliver material is impacted, Kazatomprom’s production decisions and …

Uranium firms adjust to COVID-19 impact

Kazatomprom’s uranium inventory will enable it to meet its commitments should mine production or the ability to physically deliver material be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, the company said yesterday. Meanwhile, GoviEx Uranium Inc has cancelled the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement offering, while NxGold Ltd and Mega Uranium Ltd have mutually agreed …

Statement on COVID-19 from Bruce Power

The Bruce Power site continues to generate one-third of Ontario’s electricity and we are committed to maintaining this important reliability moving forward to ensure the province can count on a stable supply of electricity. We will deliver this while protecting our people and following guidance from the province to do our part in proactive efforts …

UUUU Announces 2019 Results – Mar 16, 2020

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU; TSX: EFR) (“Energy Fuels” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company’s annual report on Form 10-K has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and may be viewed on the Electronic Document Gathering and Retrieval System …

Indonesia and Philippines move to revive nuclear ambitions

New regulations proposed amid surging energy demand and anti-coal backlash   Without much fanfare, Indonesia and the Philippines appear to be moving to revive dormant nuclear energy plans through recently-proposed regulatory changes. Indonesia’s so-called omnibus bill on job creation contains provisions intended to encourage private sector investment in nuclear energy. The bill, submitted to parliament …

Orano sees 10 more years for Niger uranium project

France intends to ensure the continuity of uranium production in northern Niger, Nicolas Maes, head of Orano’s mining business unit, said following an 11 March audience with Nigerien Prime Minister Birgi Rafini. This will mean ensuring that Orano subsidiary Somaïr can continue operating for as long as possible, or at least until the Imouraren project …

EU nuclear sustainability needs expert review, utilities say

Seven utilities have written to the European Commission, urging it to create an independent group of scientists and experts to evaluate whether nuclear power is a low-carbon and sustainable source of electricity. One of the seven, Czech utility ČEZ, said yesterday that it had “joined the challenge” facing the main European energy companies to gain …

T.DML Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 40-F

Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company”) (DML: TSX; DNN: NYSE American) is pleased to announce that it has filed its 2019 annual report on Form 40-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  Denison’s Form 40-F includes its management discussion and analysis and audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. …