T.GLO Provides Dasa Project Update

Global Atomic Corporation (“Global Atomic” or the “Company”; TSX: GLO, OTCQX: GLATF, FRANKFURT: G12) is pleased to report on the continuing development of its Dasa Uranium Project in the Republic of Niger. Stephen G. Roman, President & CEO, stated, “The primary question investors ask is regarding the timing of a term sheet for our banking syndicate’s …

Top Nuclear Regulator Faces Tough Reconfirmation Battle In The Senate

Biden wants to keep Jeff Baran on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, but the GOP and pro-nuclear activists say he’s holding back an atomic renaissance. When President Barack Obama first named Jeff Baran to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 2014, the Democratic majority in the Senate confirmed the former congressional staffer in a 52-40 vote. When President …

T.DML Reports Significant Increase in Economic Results for Wheeler River

Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company”) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to report the results of (i) the Feasibility Study (“Phoenix FS”) completed for In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) mining of the high-grade Phoenix uranium deposit (“Phoenix”) and (ii) a cost update (“Gryphon Update”) to the 2018 Pre-Feasibility Study (“2018 PFS”) for conventional underground mining of the …

Hungary will need additional small modular reactor, minister says

Hungary will need to build at least one small modular reactor (SMR) on top of the already planned extension of the Paks nuclear plant, the minister of energy said in an interview on Monday. “The earliest date for their procurement in Hungary is 2029-2030,” Csaba Lantos told online newspaper Vilaggazdasag.hu. “I don’t think it should …

Spain’s election frontrunners plan U-turn in nuclear power phase-out

The future of Spain’s nuclear power industry hinges on next month’s election, with the opposition party that now leads the polls campaigning to extend the use of the plants that the government wants to start closing from 2027. The debate, which comes as the country faces a sweltering summer blamed on climate change, reflects competing views between …

UK and EU continue talks over Euratom

The UK government says its preference remains reaching agreement with the European Union to participate in the Horizon Europe, Euratom and Copernicus programmes, but has also published a prospectus for its “bold and ambitious alternative” plans. Euratom – the European Atomic Energy Community – was established by the European Coal and Steel Community, which was a forerunner …

Could TVA’s green initiatives lead to more nuclear power plants in Alabama?

TVA is working to identify sites throughout its seven-state footprint for small modular nuclear reactors that could potentially bring new jobs to north Alabama. While TVA has not yet revealed those sites, it’s possible one could be in north Alabama given that the region falls within the TVA coverage area and includes land already owned …

Biden, Modi affirm commitment to nuclear as Kovvada plans intensify

Nuclear energy is a necessary resource for meeting climate, energy transition and energy security needs, the leaders of India and the USA said. They also noted “ongoing negotiations” for the construction of six AP1000 reactors in India, as well as discussions on small modular reactor development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden’s comments …

EnergySolutions expands offerings beyond back-end

Salt Lake City-based EnergySolutions has announced additional capabilities in support of the life extension of existing US nuclear power plants, the construction of new reactors and in support of the energy industry’s 2050 net-zero goals. EnergySolution – known as a supplier of nuclear decommissioning/decontamination, waste processing and disposal services – said it is “leveraging our …

Alabama site chosen for USNC reactor factory

After a year-long search, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) has announced the selection of Gadsden, Alabama, as the location for a USD232 million plant to manufacture, assemble, test, and inspect the non-radiological modules needed to construct the company’s Micro-Modular Reactor (MMR). Construction of the plant is to begin next year. Factors including site suitability and …