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Canada to turn radioactive sources from Thailand into cancer treatments

Canada to turn radioactive sources from Thailand into cancer treatments

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has received shipments of disused radium-226 sources from the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology, which will be recycled to produce actinium-225 to be used in targeted radiotherapy.

Waste & Recycling 24 July 2024


UN motion calls for Zaporizhzhia plant's return to Ukrainian control

UN motion calls for Zaporizhzhia plant's return to Ukrainian control

The United Nations General Assembly voted by 99 votes to 9, with 60 abstentions, for Russia to "immediately return the plant to the full control of the sovereign and competent authorities of Ukraine". Meanwhile the IAEA warns about the impact of the war on the city where most of the nuclear power plant workers live.

Regulation & Safety 12 July 2024


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Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant

Drone attacks continue near Zaporizhzhia plant

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has called for an immediate stop to drone attacks in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant following reports of injuries to plant workers and forest fires being started.

Regulation & Safety 04 July 2024


International team reviews Uganda's uranium exploration plans

International team reviews Uganda's uranium exploration plans

The team of experts assessed Uganda's capabilities to develop a uranium exploration programme and eventually to mine uranium for a domestic nuclear power programme. 

Uranium & Fuel 03 July 2024


Grossi puts case at World Bank for financing new nuclear

Grossi puts case at World Bank for financing new nuclear

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi urges the World Bank and other multinational development banks to start financing new nuclear energy projects as part of efforts to achieve deep and rapid decarbonisation.

Nuclear Policies 01 July 2024


IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station

IAEA concern at damage to Zaporizhzhia radiation monitoring station

An external radiation monitoring station was reported to have been destroyed by shelling and fire, with four of the 14 pre-conflict stations currently unavailable, International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.

Regulation & Safety 28 June 2024


Grossi praises Brazil's contributions to nuclear development

Grossi praises Brazil's contributions to nuclear development

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has highlighted the importance of Brazil for the global nuclear sector. During a trip to the country last week, he signed an agreement formalising the designation of Brazil's Institute for Energy and Nuclear Research as an IAEA Collaborating Centre.

Nuclear Policies 25 June 2024


IAEA assesses long-term safety at Angra 1

IAEA assesses long-term safety at Angra 1

An International Atomic Energy Agency team of experts has completed a review of long-term operational safety at unit 1 of the Angra nuclear power plant in Brazil. 

Regulation & Safety 17 June 2024


IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond

IAEA reports mine explosion close to Zaporizhzhia cooling pond

As the International Atomic Energy Agency completed the 20th rotation of its experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi says they continue to report hearing explosions nearby.

Regulation & Safety 14 June 2024


IAEA mission reviews Sri Lanka siting process

IAEA mission reviews Sri Lanka siting process

The seven-day Site and External Events Design Review Service (SEED) mission reviewed Sri Lanka's selection process to identify potential sites for the construction of its first nuclear power plant. The country has already identified six candidate sites from three different regions.

New Nuclear 10 June 2024