Support for Hanhikivi 1 project at an all-time high – 77.4% of Pyhäjoki residents support the nuclear power plant

Fennovoima’s opinion poll results show that support for the Hanhikivi 1 project has reached a new record. The project has a historically high 74 percent support in the plant site location Pyhäjoki and its surrounding municipalities. The Hanhikivi 1 project has received the highest score in its history in the latest opinion poll. According to …

Diablo Canyon is closing soon. Here’s why the Biden administration wants it open

It’s California’s last nuclear plant, destined to be mothballed in four years amid concerns that its closure could leave a gaping hole in the state’s power supply. Now the Biden administration is pushing the idea that PG&E’s Diablo Canyon power plant should stay open, after all. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, in an interview this …

T.DML Announces Adoption of Indigenous Peoples Policy

Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company”) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has approved the adoption of an Indigenous Peoples Policy (the “IPP”). The IPP reflects Denison’s recognition of the important role of Canadian business in the process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada and outlines the Company’s commitment …

EU’s Simson calls for ‘gearshift’ in nuclear power investments

The EU’s energy commissioner, Kadri Simson, called for a “gearshift on investments” in nuclear power in order to extend the lifetime of existing power plants and maintain current production levels until 2050. EURACTIV France reports. “The terms of the conversation around nuclear energy in Europe are changing,” according to the commissioner, who spoke on Tuesday (30 …

OPG advances clean energy generation project

Today, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is announcing it will work together with GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy to deploy a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the Darlington new nuclear site, the only site in Canada currently licensed for a new nuclear build. Leveraging a strong Ontario-based supply chain, this clean energy project will create jobs across …

EDF reaffirms the role of new nuclear development in its commitment to support the world energy transition towards net zero

EDF announces the signature of several industrial cooperation agreements involving Czech, Polish, Indian, Saudi and French partners, in the context of the fourth edition of the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE) that is taking place in Paris. The Group is actively engaged in the promotion of its unique nuclear reactor technology portfolio, services and know-how, highlighting …

V.ISO Announces Initial Assay Results from Hurricane Expansion Drill Holes

Saskatoon, SK, December 1, 2021 – IsoEnergy Ltd. (“IsoEnergy” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ISO; OTCQX: ISENF) is pleased to announce chemical assay results from the first four drill holes completed during the summer drilling campaign at the Hurricane zone. These assays correspond to the scintillometer results reported in IsoEnergy’s September 21, 2021, news release. With respect …

T.FCU Commences Environmental Assessment for PLS Project

FISSION URANIUM CORP. (” Fission ” or ” the Company “) is pleased to announce the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) has formally accepted the recently submitted Project Description (“Technical Proposal”) for the PLS uranium project (the “Project”) in Saskatchewan, Canada . With this acceptance, Fission has now commenced the Environmental Assessment (“EA”) as per the requirements of The Saskatchewan Environmental Assessment …

Modular nuclear reactors a ‘long shot’ worth studying, says Yukon gov’t

Critics call small reactors an expensive and unrealistic ‘nuclear fantasy’ The Yukon government is looking for ways to reduce the territory’s emissions, and wondering if nuclear power is one way to go. The territory is undertaking a feasibility study, to determine whether there’s a future for SMRs — small modular reactors — as a low-emissions …