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Yeelirrie uranium project receives federal approval
Yeelirrie uranium project receives federal approval
The Australian Federal Department of Environment and Energy has granted environmental approval for Cameco Australia's Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia. Any decision to advance the project will depend on market conditions, the company said.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 26 April 2019
Uranium producers await US presidential decision
Uranium producers await US presidential decision
The US Department of Commerce on 15 April submitted to the White House the results of an investigation into the effects of uranium imports on US national security. US President Donald Trump now has up to 90 days to decide whether to act on the DOC's findings and recommendations, which have not been made public.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 April 2019
First reserves announced for Patterson Lake South
First reserves announced for Patterson Lake South
A prefeasibility study for Fission Uranium Corp's Patterson Lake South uranium property includes the first announcement of mineral reserves for the site in Canada's Athabasca Basin.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 18 April 2019
Niger and GoviEx agree Madaouela project framework
Niger and GoviEx agree Madaouela project framework
The government of Niger and GoviEx have agreed on a framework to develop jointly GoviEx's Madaouela uranium project that will see the government purchase a second 10% share.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 9 April 2019
ČEZ set to test Westinghouse fuel at Temelín
ČEZ set to test Westinghouse fuel at Temelín
ČEZ will start loading test fuel assemblies supplied by Westinghouse Electric Sweden into unit 1 of its Temelín nuclear power plant this weekend as part of its plan announced in August last year to diversify its fuel supply.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 5 April 2019
Vogtle-2 returns to service with Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel
Vogtle-2 returns to service with Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel
Unit 2 of the Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia, USA, has returned to service loaded with Framatome's GAIA fuel assemblies containing the first complete Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuel concept. Unit 2 resumed operations on 3 April, following its spring refuelling and maintenance outage that began on 10 March. 
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 5 April 2019
Refurbished uranium mines ready for market upturn
Refurbished uranium mines ready for market upturn
Energy Fuels has refurbished two of its Utah mines ready to enter full commercial production should a production decision be made. The economics of the Pandora and La Sal uranium/vanadium mines are expected to be supported by uranium sales contracts because of the volatility of the vanadium market, the company said.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Testing complete for Hualong One fuel
Testing complete for Hualong One fuel
Long-term irradiation testing of China National Nuclear Corporation's CF3 pressurised water reactor fuel has been completed.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 21 March 2019
TRISO project clears first phase of loan guarantee process
TRISO project clears first phase of loan guarantee process
The US Department of Energy Loan Programs Office has invited X-energy to submit the second part of its application for a loan guarantee for the construction of a facility to fabricate TRISO-X fuel.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 15 March 2019
Spain, UAE plan cooperation in fuel services
Spain, UAE plan cooperation in fuel services
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Enusa Industrias Avanzadas, defining a framework for collaboration and the exchange of information and expertise in the field of nuclear fuel services.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Finnish TVO takes delivery of new-generation BWR fuel
Finnish TVO takes delivery of new-generation BWR fuel
The first eight Westinghouse Triton11 fuel assemblies have been delivered to Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oy's Olkiluoto plant. The new assemblies will be loaded into Olkiluoto 2 during the unit's upcoming outage.
Uranium & Fuel · Thursday, 28 February 2019
Paladin announces PFS for Langer Heinrich restart
Paladin announces PFS for Langer Heinrich restart
Paladin Energy Limited has announced a pre-feasibility study for the restart of the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia after identifying options to reduce operating costs and maintain cost competitiveness.
Uranium & Fuel · Wednesday, 27 February 2019
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