The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission logo sits next to the U.S. flag during a meeting at the NRC headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, on Monday, March 21, 2011. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Republicans push forward with Wright nomination as White House urges faster confirmation pace for over 140 pending nominees The Senate confirmed its first nominee …
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) prepared an amended record of decision (ROD) for Highly Enriched Uranium Blend Down to High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium at the Savannah River Site (DOE/EIS-0240 and DOE/EIS-0279). Amended Record of Decision for Highly Enriched Uranium Blend Down to High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium at the Savannah River Site; Aiken, South Carolina The U.S. …
Jamie Pelton, Deputy Director, Division of Operating Reactor Licensing, NRC; Mike King, Acting Executive Director for Operations, NRC; Greg Bowman, Acting Director, Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, NRC; NRC Commissioner Annie Caputo; Kelly Trice, President, Holtec International; Jason Kozal, Director, Division of Operating Reactor Safety, NRC Region III; and Philip McKenna, Deputy Director, Division of …
Presently, the installed nuclear power capacity in the country comprises 25 reactors with a total capacity of 8,880 MW. In Short Demonstration reactors to be built within 60-72 months after approval Nuclear capacity to increase to 22,480 MW with ongoing projects Modular reactors to be installed with collaboration from NPCIL India is developing three different …
NexGen acquires Rio Tinto’s 10% production carried interest over 39 NexGen-owned mineral claims in the Southwest Athabasca Basin, including those hosting the Patterson Corridor East (PCE) discovery. NexGen now owns exclusively 100% of its entire portfolio of Projects and Properties which include Rook I (location of Arrow and PCE deposits), SW1 and SW3. NexGen Energy …
With an estimated 139 million tonnes of uranium deposits and a projected mine life of 22 years, Tanzania is set to become one of the top 10 global uranium producers, Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde said on Tuesday, Azernews reports, citing foreign media. Mavunde made the remarks during an inspection of a strategic uranium mining project in …
Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” In his opening statement, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted President Trump’s actions to boost American energy production and Congressional action to reinvigorate the nuclear industry. Subcommittee Chairman Burlison …
July 23, 2025 – IsoEnergy Ltd. (NYSE American: ISOU | TSX: ISO) (“IsoEnergy”) and Purepoint Uranium Group Inc. (TSXV: PTU | OTC: PTUUF) (“Purepoint”) are pleased to report continued strong results from drilling at their 50/50 Dorado joint venture project (“Dorado” or the “Project”), located in Saskatchewan’s world-class Athabasca Basin (Figure 1). The most recent drill hole, PG25-07A, stepped …
On 22 July 2025, EDF has signed an agreement to invest up to £1.1 billion in the Sizewell C project, which is expected to be made over the construction period starting in the autumn. EDF will hold a 12.5% stake in Sizewell C alongside the UK Government (44.9%), La Caisse (20%), Centrica (15%) and Amber …
Kansai Electric Power Co. is looking into a plan to build Japan’s first nuclear reactor since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, the company confirmed. The company will resume surveys for a potential new reactor at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant in Fukui prefecture, according to a statement. Kansai Electric President Nozomu Mori said “Nuclear power should …