Marenica Energy begins test work on Langer Heinrich uranium samples

Uranium ore samples collected by ASX-listed Marenica Energy from the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia have been received in Perth for immediate test work. Namibia – The aim of the test work is to confirm the substantial benefits expected from implementation of Marenica’s proprietary U-pgrade process on the ore. In June, Marenica Energy and Paladin Energy agreed to conduct …

Tepco’s nuclear reactors will likely pass safety review

Still unclear if and when Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility will restart TOKYO — Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority appears set to certify the safety of two units at Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings key nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast. Passing the safety review is a prerequisite for Tepco to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, which …

Energy Giant EDF eyes faster India nuclear deal as other projects stall

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – French energy giant EDF is making progress in talks to sell India six nuclear reactors, said its chief executive on Thursday, with the stalled projects of rivals making him more confident a contract could be agreed sooner than first expected. CEO Jean-Bernard Lévy declined to commit to a timeline for when …

Australian organisation calls for end to nuclear ban

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has called on the Australian government to reverse legislation that effectively bans the country from developing a nuclear energy industry. The MCA, which represents the country’s exploration, mining and minerals processing industry, has also called for uranium projects to be removed from the definition of “nuclear action” under federal …

V.KIV Receives Final Option Payment to Complete 50% Partnership in Genesis Property

Vancouver, BC – Kivalliq Energy Corporation (TSX-V: KIV) (“Kivalliq” or “the Company”) today announced that it has received funds from Roughrider Exploration Limited (TSX-V: REL) (“Roughrider”) to undertake a new work program on the Genesis Property uranium project in Saskatchewan to commence September 2017. The receipt of funds completes Roughrider’s expenditure commitment obligations to Kivalliq allowing Roughrider to …

Namibia – Husab Uranium Mine Assists in Narrowing Current Account Deficit

Namibia’s current account deficit will narrow substantially through to 2020. The trade deficit will shrink significantly as the completion of the Husab uranium mine and several construction projects will simultaneously boost mineral exports and decrease demand for imports linked to construction. At the same time, Southern African Customs Union (SACU) receipts will broadly hold up, …

Brazil to request Chinese assistance to complete nuclear power plant

The Brazilian president Michael Termer is to look to Chinese financial and sector expertise to complete the country’s third nuclear power plant. The Angra 3 plant’s construction was commenced in 1984, but has for various reasons been delayed over the last three decades. The Brazilian nuclear energy company Eletronuclear will sign a cooperation agreement with China National …