The Future Looks Bright for Nuclear Power—Dare We Use the ‘R’ Word Again?

The term “nuclear renaissance” was very popular in the early 2000s. Nuclear power plant operators had substantially improved existing plant performance, and many new plants were being considered around the world, including in the U.S. In fact, later in the decade, contracts were signed and early site work began on two dual-unit new-build nuclear projects …

Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear units take significant steps toward operations

Georgia Power announced today it has achieved another important milestone for the new nuclear units under construction at its Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga. The generator at Vogtle Unit 3 has generated electricity for the first time, and the unit has successfully synchronized and connected to the electric grid. Meanwhile, at …

T.GLO Announces 2022 Results

Dasa Uranium Project on Schedule to Produce Yellowcake in Q1 2025 Global Atomic Corporation (“Global Atomic” or the “Company”), (TSX: GLO, OTCQX: GLATF, FRANKFURT: G12) announced today its operating and financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022. HIGHLIGHTS Dasa Uranium Project On April 19, 2022, the foundation for the debt portion of the …

Illinois Senate passes bill to lift ban on nuclear power construction

The Illinois Senate has voted to lift a three-decade-old ban on the construction of new nuclear power plants in the state. On Thursday, following a bipartisan roll call, the Senate passed State Senator Sue Rezin’s legislation, Senate Bill 76, which would end the state’s moratorium on the construction of new nuclear power plants. Rezin said …

T.DML Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 40-F

Denison Mines Corp. (‘Denison’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX: DML) (NYSE American: DNN) is pleased to announce that it has filed its 2022 Annual Report on Form 40-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’).  Denison’s Form 40-F includes its management discussion and analysis and audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.  The …

U.UEC Announces Re-Election of Executive Vice President – Scott Melbye as President of the Uranium Producers of America

Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC; “UEC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Scott Melbye, UEC’s Executive Vice President, has been re-elected to serve another term as President of the Uranium Producers of America (“UPA”). Amir Adnani, President and CEO stated: “We congratulate Scott on his re-election to the position of President of the …

KHNP and Doosan Enerbility sign a $2.3 billion supply deal

From left: Doosan Enerbility President Jung Yeon-in, Industry Minister Lee Chang-yang, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power CEO Whang Joo-ho during a signing ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in central Seoul, Wednesday [YONHAP] Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) and Doosan Enerbility signed a 2.9 trillion won ($2.3 billion) component supply agreement …

Virginia enacts multiple laws aimed at developing SMRs

Virginia’s governor has expressed interest in bringing a small modular nuclear reactor to Southwest Virginia. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) signed multiple bills into Virginia law in the last week intended to promote the development of small modular reactors (SMRs). One law, from identical HB 2386 and SB 1464 bills, would create the Virginia Power Innovation Fund. …