California regulators on Thursday voted to open a rulemaking to consider extending the operations of the 2.2-GW Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, the last operational nuclear facility in the state. The rulemaking stems from legislation approved last September, which among other things required the California Public Utilities Commission to issue a decision by the end of this year …
FISSION URANIUM CORP. (” Fission ” or the ” Company “) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Capacity Funding Agreement (the ” Agreement “) with the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan (“MN-S”). Fission’s PLS project (the ” Project “) in the southwest Athabasca Basin region is within MN-S Northern Region II. Fission commenced an Environmental Assessment in December 2021 and is currently in the final stages of …
This TRS filing for Shea Creek is the first Saskatchewan resource estimate reported by the Company since its acquisition of UEX Corporation (“UEX”) in August of 2022. Combined Shea Creek resources of 95.63 million lb. U3O8 on a consolidated basis are comprised of 67.57 million lb. at 1.491% U3O8 in the indicated resource category and 28.06 million lb. at …
Electric pylons in the countryside of Saint-Laurent-de-Terregatte, western France. © AFP – Daien Meyer For the first time in months, France is a net exporter of electricity as a result of a mild winter, increased wind power production, and the re-starting of several nuclear reactors. Despite the threat of power cuts due to the energy crisis, there …
IsoEnergy Ltd. (“IsoEnergy” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ISO; OTCQX: ISENF) is pleased to announce that exploration plans have been finalized for the winter 2023 season. Highlights: Diamond drilling at Larocque East and Hawk totalling 6800m in 12 drill holes Ground geophysical surveys at Larocque East and Geiger Tim Gabruch, President and Chief Executive Officer commented: …
Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov Wednesday commented on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan and selection of the supplier for NPP, Kazinform correspondent reports. When asked about the construction of the nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the Government’s meeting, Prime Minister Smailov noted that ‘a nuclear power plant is …
Unit 3 of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China’s Guangxi Autonomous Region has been connected to the grid for the first time, China General Nuclear (CGN) announced. The unit – the first of two demonstration Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors at the site – is scheduled to enter commercial operation in the second half of …
Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU) (OTCQB: PTUUF) (“Purepoint” or the “Company”) announced today that drilling has commenced at the Hook Lake Joint Venture located on the southwestern edge of Canada’s Athabasca Basin. The Hook Lake Project is a joint venture between Cameco Corporation (39.5%), Orano Canada Inc. (39.5%), and Purepoint (21%) and lies on trend with high-grade …
Plant Vogtle Unit 3 Georgia Power The nuclear power industry made major strides in 2022 and that momentum is expected to carry over into this year as the Biden Administration continues to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) estimates the new laws could reduce carbon emissions by 1 million metric …
Japan and the United States agreed Monday to strengthen bilateral cooperation on developing next-generation nuclear reactors during ministerial talks on energy. Japanese industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm also agreed during their meeting that Tokyo and Washington will work more closely on securing liquefied natural gas and other energy security matters. …
