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Exotic fuel on the move

Waste and Recycling

22 February 2013

Dounreay (DRSL/NDA)_48The UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has decided to transfer remaining stocks of nuclear fuels from the Dounreay site to Sellafield. The move will enable Dounreay's security status to be significantly downgraded.

Transporter wins injunction against Greenpeace

Waste and Recycling

19 November 2012

Atlantic Osprey, 26 September 2012 (Fred Dott - Greenpeace) 80x48Nuclear material transporter International Nuclear Services has secured an injunction against further "irresponsible and unsafe actions" by Greenpeace towards its operations.

New ship for Swedish nuclear transport

Waste and Recycling

23 December 2010

Sigyn (SKB)

SKB has commissioned a new ship to ferry used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste from Swedish nuclear power plants to storage facilities near Oskarshamn and Forsmark.

Cameco confident despite earnings drop

Corporate

11 February 2013

Canada's Cameco has promised to focus on reducing costs after a year that saw net earnings fall despite exceeding annual production targets.

Sigrid takes to the water

New Nuclear

29 October 2012

Sigrid launch 48The hull of SKB's new ship for transporting used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste has been launched. Once outfitted, the M/S Sigrid is set to enter service in 2013, serving as a linchpin in Sweden's nuclear infrastructure.