Shinzo Abe: Nuclear deal between India and Japan opens up new vistas of cooperation

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is visiting India nearly two months after operationalisation of the historic Indo-Japan civil nuclear deal, which has added a new dimension to bilateral ties that could scarcely be imagined in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima tragedy. The journey traversed by the two nations over the past six years …

Leveling Up the Nuclear Trade Playing Field

ARIEL (ELI) LEVITE,  TOBY DALTON Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Responsible nuclear states should work with the global nuclear industry to sustain strong nonproliferation, safety, and security practices in a market increasingly dominated by Russia and China. READ THIS ARTICLE: Leveling Up the Nuclear Trade Playing Field – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

T.DML: Announces Significant Increase to Summer 2017 Drilling Program at Wheeler River

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 12, 2017) – Denison Mines Corp. (“Denison” or the “Company”) (TSX:DML)(NYSE MKT:DNN)(NYSE American:DNN) is pleased to announce a significant increase in the number of drill holes to be completed during the summer 2017 exploration program on the Company’s 60% owned Wheeler River project. The summer 2017 program is now expected to continue …

500-member jury formed to determine fate of Korean nuclear reactors

A 500-member jury was formed Monday to deliberate on President Moon Jae-in’s proposal to scrap the construction of two atomic power reactors in the southeastern city of Ulsan to lessen the country’s dependence on nuclear energy, officials said. The members were selected from a pool of 5,981 people who expressed willingness to take part in …

T.NXE: Acquires Remaining 40% Interest in the Dufferin Lake Property 

VANCOUVER, Sept. 11, 2017 /CNW/ – NexGen Energy Ltd. (“NexGen” or the “Company“) (TSX:NXE, NYSE:NXE) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement“) with Rainmaker Resources Ltd. and Eagle Trail Properties Inc. (collectively, the “Vendors“) to acquire the Vendors’ collective 40% interest in the Dufferin Lake property (the “Property“). Upon …

Largest uranium producing countries in the world

Nuclear power is gaining popularity as the world tries to meet increased demand for electricityfrom non-carbon sources. Nuclear power is a result of heat generated through the fission process of atoms. The most common fuel used in conventional nuclear fission power stations is uranium, a silvery-white radioactive metal in the actinide series of the periodic …

T.URE: Announces Appointment of New Board Member: Kathy E. Walker

LITTLETON, Colo., Sept. 7, 2017 /CNW/ — Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG, TSX:URE) (the “Company” or “Ur-Energy”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy E. Walker to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).  The appointment is effective September 7, 2017, and expands the size of the Board to seven. Ms.  Walker is the president and chief executive officer of Elm Street Resources …

Advanced fuel agreements signed

Two separate innovative nuclear fuels are closer to deployment thanks to agreements signed yesterday. Lightbridge Corporation and Areva NP signed a binding agreement to set up a joint venture to develop, manufacture and commercialise Lightbridge’s advanced metallic fuel technology, while a memorandum of understanding between X-energy and Centrus Energy will see the companies work toward …