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US government welcomes agreement between Ghanaian, US nuclear companies
4th September 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

A senior US government official has welcomed the recent agreement between Ghana and US nuclear companies NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group, to develop a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR)... 


Nigeria and China sign economic, nuclear energy pact
4th September 2024 By: Reuters

Nigeria and China agreed to strengthen ties in the Belt and Road initiative, human resources development and nuclear energy after the countries' leaders met on Tuesday, a government spokesperson... 


South32 CEO Graham Kerr.
South32’s future outlook has probably never looked brighter, CEO tells Mining Weekly
2nd September 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The future outlook for South32, the mining and metals company spun out of BHP in 2015, has probably never looked brighter, says South32 CEO Graham Kerr. “It's a decade in for the company, and time... 


Paladin’s takeover of Fission yet to win shareholders’ support
30th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s takeover of fellow uranium producer Fission Uranium is in doubt, as it has so far fallen short of winning enough support from shareholders to seal the deal. In July, Paladin... 


Ghana signs agreement to build small NuScale nuclear reactor
30th August 2024 By: Reuters

Ghana on Thursday signed an agreement with a US developer for a nuclear reactor using technology from NuScale Power, the US State Department said on Thursday, as the country seeks its first atomic... 


Australia’s nuisance tariffs
30th August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

I vividly recall a time when the radio held proud place – front and centre – on the dining room table. It was also a time when radio pledges were the order of the day. Pledgers were given the... 


Image of rare earths in a scoop
Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mkango Resources has raised funds to start process optimisation. 


Survey shows renewable energy product affordability is a challenge for SMEs
29th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Consumers and businesses believe there are many competitors in the renewable energy products market, but affordability may be a potential barrier to accessing renewable-energy solutions, which may... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
President transfers legislation as part of steps to split mineral resources, energy portfolios
28th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has transferred legislation previously administered by the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister to Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and Electricity... 


Eskom CEO Dan Marokane
Eskom holds back from declaring end to loadshedding pending return of delayed units
26th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has refrained from officially declaring an end to loadshedding despite having operated for more than 150 days without implementing rotational cuts; a period that coincided with the... 


Investors rush into uranium miners on Kazakh production outlook
23rd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Uranium-focused investors in North America are plowing into in miners of the nuclear reactor fuel after the world’s largest producer, Kazatomprom released guidance that fell short of market... 


Africa’s energy transition must be balanced – ISS
23rd August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Africa’s energy transition must strike a “delicate” balance, with the continent needing to find a balance between addressing its energy needs and mitigating carbon emissions, Institute for Security... 


An image of Eskom primary energy GM Dan Mashigo
No indefinite end to loadshedding – Eskom
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

While South Africa is experiencing a significant period during which there is no loadshedding, more time is needed before State-owned electricity utility Eskom can confidently declare an end to... 


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Eskom committed to sustainable future
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom is focusing on reducing coal intensity and expanding renewable energy as part of its commitment to a sustainable future. This shift in strategy prioritises... 


Location map of the Etango project
Etango-8 uranium project, Namibia – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Bannerman Energy has selected a global consulting and engineering firm to deliver the detailed design phase for the project.  


Image of fifth tier of the inner containment unit at Unit 3 of the Akkuyu NPP
Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
23rd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The fifth tier of the inner containment was installed at Unit 3 on August 14. 


An image of Koeberg's water intake basin
Koeberg Unit 1 licence extended to 2044
23rd August 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

State-owned electricity utility Eskom announced in July that the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) had extended the licence for Koeberg nuclear power station Unit 1, in the Western Cape, until 2044.... 


Women in Industry - ECS Associates
Women in Industry - ECS Associates
23rd August 2024

Leaders in PMO services through collaborative project strategies, contract advisory consulting and training. Engineering consultants ECS Associates has great pleasure in honouring Engineering... 


Women in Industry - Lesedi Nuclear Services
Women in Industry - Lesedi Nuclear Services
23rd August 2024

Nicky Van der Poel Senior Executive: Outage Services and Managing Director: Lesedi Skills Academy 


Menar MD Vuslat Bayoglu.
Menar envisages reviving Metalloys smelter, selling beneficiated manganese to world
20th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Menar, which recently signed a deal to acquire Samancor’s Metalloys, envisages reviving the ferromanganese smelting complex and exporting  beneficiated manganese to the world. “It’s an exciting... 


Madison Metals CEO Duane Parnham
Madison CEO urges investors to buy uranium equities while prices are low
16th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

Uranium resource developer Madison Metals CEO Duane Parnham has urged investors to take advantage of the low price of uranium equities before it starts to rise again. “Uranium equities have... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa withdraws 2.5 GW nuclear-procurement determination citing lack of public consultation
16th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has withdrawn a Ministerial determination for the procurement of 2 500 MW of new nuclear capacity, which was being contested legally, having... 


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Multipurpose hybrid research reactor for high-tech applications, Belgium
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

MYRRHA is building the world’s first large-scale accelerator-driven system, which comprises a thermal subcritical nuclear reactor driven by a high-power linear accelerator. 


Kazera receives certification to begin mineral sands mining
15th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Kazera Global has received certification from the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) in South Africa, which will allow for the imminent start of mining and the production of heavy mineral... 


Forum highlights pressing need for South Africa to invest more in research
14th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Considering the importance of research and innovation for South Africa’s development, there is a pressing need to encourage research and inspire young people to pursue careers in various fields of... 


Uranium Energy restarts uranium production at Wyoming
Uranium Energy restarts uranium production at Wyoming
14th August 2024 By: Reuters

Uranium Energy said on Tuesday it has restarted uranium production at its Christensen Ranch operations in Wyoming, with shipments expected in November or December. Uranium is the most widely used... 


Madison's Khan project granted a nuclear fuels licence
13th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted permission for nuclear fuels extraction at Canada-headquartered Madison Metals' Mining Licence 86A – the same licence within Madison West that... 


Seriti Green CEO Peter Venn and Seriti Group CE Mike Teke.
Global energy winners will be those transitioning quickly and effectively
8th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

When it comes to the energy transition, the countries that implement the strongest energy portfolios and power grids the fastest and most effectively are going to be the winning countries. That is... 


South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
South Africa needs nuclear engineering expertise…now
8th August 2024

Bertie Jacobs South Africans must have ownership of nuclear technology. Without properly trained people, South Africa will face a major problem with nuclear waste. South Africa should not rely on... 


Deep Yellow head of business development Andrew Mirco
Deep Yellow projects robust uranium demand, prices to stay higher
6th August 2024 By: Mariaan Webb

Pure-play uranium company Deep Yellow aims to produce ten-million pounds a year within the next decade, driven by strong demand and a market deficit, says head of business development Andrew Mirco.... 


BHP Group’s Olympic Dam produces uranium is a byproduct of the copper operations.
Uranium miners say Australia to miss out on boom in nuclear fuel
5th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

Uranium explorers are calling on Australian state governments to lift bans on mining the fuel, which is set for a long-term jump in demand as decarbonisation spurs a nuclear energy revival.... 


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Grid infrastructure holds potential for South Africa if properly leveraged – expert
2nd August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Power and energy expert Vally Padayachee has emphasised the untapped potential and critical importance of optimising the country’s grid system, especially now as it transforms into a high-value... 


Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe
South Africa still owns highly enriched uranium, report says
2nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa still has a stockpile of highly enriched uranium, Netwerk24 reported, citing Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe. The nation declared its holdings of the nuclear... 


NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
NexGen raises cost of Canadian uranium project to $1.6bn
2nd August 2024 By: Bloomberg

NexGen Energy raised the cost to build its flagship uranium mine in northern Canada, citing inflationary pressures and engineering expenses in a remote region. The company’s Rook I project in... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


Image of artist's impression of Rollas-Royce's SMR
Small modular reactor module development facility, UK – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Rolls-Royce's small modular reactor design has successfully completed Step 2 of the UK's Generic Design Assessment process. 


Image of rare earths in a scoop
Songwe Hill rare earths project, Malawi – update
2nd August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Mkango Resources and two of its subsidiaries have signed a mining development agreement with the Malawi government for the project. 


Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand
Uranium contract prices soar on uncertain supply, AI-led power demand
29th July 2024 By: Reuters

Long-term uranium contract prices have hit over 16-year highs on supply uncertainty and higher demand from utilities scrambling to secure the radioactive fuel to aggressively expand their capacity... 


West Africa’s junta bloc
26th July 2024 By: Tara O’Connor

The transition is almost complete. Three of West Africa’s new military dictatorships –  Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger – have ended their security cooperation with the West, shifted their security... 


Image of the Langer Heinrich mine operations
Langer Heinrich mine, Namibia
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A uranium mine in central western Namibia. 


Image of the Natrium coal-to-nuclear power project
Natrium reactor and energy storage system, US
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project is the only coal-to-nuclear project under development in the world. 


Safcei and Earthlife Africa challenge new nuclear build on adequacy of information provided by Nersa
25th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Civil society organisations the Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (Safcei) and Earthlife Africa have launched an application to review and set aside the 2 500 MW new nuclear... 


The Case for Large Nuclear in South Africa: An Imperative for a Stable Energy Future
The Case for Large Nuclear in South Africa: An Imperative for a Stable Energy Future
25th July 2024

By Gaopalelwe Santswere, the Deputy President of Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (NIASA) When discussing nuclear power in South Africa, many advocate for a utopian future powered... 


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