CME seeks to revive uranium trading with physical futures launch, sources say

CME’s new contract aims to meet rising investor demand for physical uranium exposure Current CME uranium contract is thinly traded, with limited open interest and liquidity Demand for uranium expected to more than double by 2040, World Nuclear Association says CME Group (CME.O), opens new tab plans to launch a physically based uranium futures contract in the …

Site of Polish plant deemed suitable

The Lubiatowo-Kopalino site is a suitable location for Poland’s first nuclear power plant, the president of the National Atomic Energy Agency has determined after examining the Preliminary Site Report for the facility. The preliminary site assessment covered: seismic, tectonic, geological-engineering, hydrogeological, hydrological and meteorological conditions of the site area; external events resulting from human activity …

New South Wales moves a step closer on uranium decision

The Uranium Mining and Nuclear Facilities (Prohibitions) Repeal Bill 2025 has passed the New South Wales Legislative Council, with the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) backing the move as a step towards a more consistent national uranium policy. Introduced by Legislative Council member John Ruddick, the Bill seeks to dismantle New South Wales’ long-standing legislative barriers to …

European Parliament urges Spanish Government to reconsider Almaraz nuclear plant closure

The document explicitly states in its conclusions that the nuclear facility should not be shut down, describing the decision as one driven solely by political and ideological motives. The European Parliament has called on the Spanish Government of Pedro Sánchez to reconsider its decision to close the Almaraz nuclear power plant, warning of the negative …

Taiwan may purchase nuclear fuel before Maanshan plant safety review ends

Taipower and government say fuel cannot be loaded without operating license TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taipower Chair Tseng Wen-sheng (曾文生) said Tuesday the company does not have the authority to unilaterally decide on the transport or loading of nuclear fuel rods. A UDN report suggested on Sunday that Taipower may negotiate the purchase of new fuel rods …

Taoiseach says Ireland should ‘consider seriously’ nuclear power option

TAOISEACH MICHEÁL MARTIN has said Ireland should “consider seriously” the use of nuclear energy. Martin made the remarks as he addressed reporters at a European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, where around 50 European leaders are meeting to discuss energy security, economic resilience and geopolitical stability. Asked by reporters whether nuclear power should form part …

Jordan: MPs urge advancing nuclear energy sector, boosting research reactor role

Toukan also noted that the Jordan Research and Training Reactor serves as an advanced scientific platform for training national Lower House Energy and Mineral Resources Committee Chairman Ayman Abu Hanieh on Sunday stressed the importance of advancing the nuclear energy sector for peaceful purposes and boosting the role of the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) …

NRC Eases Foreign Ownership Restrictions, Opening US Nuclear Sector to Investment

Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant The NRC is codifying a sea change to its regulations regarding foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) of utilization or production facilities. On April 26, 2026, the NRC issued a direct final rule and a companion proposed rule to relax its FOCD restriction by exempting countries that are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and …

Indonesia Explores US Nuclear Energy Ecosystem to Strengthen Its Reactors

Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) participated in a nuclear energy ecosystem benchmarking activity in the United States on April 20–24, 2026, as part of the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. As quoted from the agency on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the program serves as a …