General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced it has completed preliminary development of four individual performance models in support of its SiGA silicon carbide composite nuclear fuel cladding technology.

France's Framatome has signed a memorandum of understanding with Czech utility ČEZ on the development of fuel for VVER-1000 pressurised water reactors. ČEZ operates two VVER-1000 units at its Temelín plant.

US uranium production continues to grow, with 2024's year-to-date production already more than triple that recorded for the whole of 2023, according to the latest figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Meanwhile, as press reports suggest US concern that its ban on Russian uranium might be being circumvented, the Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced updated tariffs on Chinese imports - but not for import codes relating to the nuclear industry.

The third 18-month cycle of operation of accident tolerant fuel has begun at Rostov nuclear power plant unit 2, Rosatom has announced.

Leading figures from across the fuel cycle say they are ready to meet increased demand, but set out areas where change is required to help make it happen, in a World Nuclear Symposium session.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said the country should consider whether to bring in some restrictions on exports of raw materials such as uranium, titanium and nickel, in response to sanctions limiting imports of certain goods.