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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... 


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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... 


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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. 


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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... 


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Langer Heinrich mine, Namibia
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A uranium mine in central western Namibia. 


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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... 


Toronto sees ‘win’ in first new foreign miner listing since 2022
Toronto sees ‘win’ in first new foreign miner listing since 2022
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s arrival in Canada marks the first time since 2022 that a large foreign mining company will list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, which has seen new corporate listings slow... 


Rolls-Royce awarded grant by UK Space Agency to advance its space nuclear reactor project
24th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major propulsion and power (including nuclear power) systems group Rolls-Royce has announced that it has been awarded £4.8-million by the UK Space Agency, to further develop and... 


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Speakers stress importance of coal as an energy source, warn of unfair pressure on developing countries
23rd July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With coal consumption having increased by 11% since the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and the commodity being a mainstay for many countries’ energy mixes, including Australia and India,... 


Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
Eskom again moots 20 GW clean-energy build programme
23rd July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom will replace its declining coal capacity with clean-energy options in line with country policy and the Just Energy Transition, Eskom GM for primary energy Dan Mashigo told participants at a... 


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Koeberg nuclear power plant steam-generator replacement project, South Africa – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1. 


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Nuclear power plant project, Poland – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Polish Economic Institute is launching a research project to gauge the interest of all Polish companies in participating in the construction of the nuclear power plant. 


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Tiris uranium project, Mauritania – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit from the Mauritanian government to allow for the construction and operation of the project. 


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Small modular nuclear pilot plant, Finland
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will result in the construction of Finland’s first small modular reactor pilot plant. 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


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Akkuyu nuclear power plant project, Türkiye – update
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The installation of the containment prestressing system has been completed in the reactor building of Unit 1 of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant. 


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Cape Town’s Atlantis SEZ aiming to become green-industry heartland
19th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

This month, July, will see the Greentech-focused Atlantis Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) mark two milestones, namely the breaking of ground for the first new factory to be built there, and the start... 


Paladin CEO Ian Purdy
Paladin Energy aims to crack uranium big league with Canadian takeover
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Paladin Energy’s top boss says its takeover of Fission Uranium Corp would make it the third-largest publicly traded uranium producer, offering investors an alternative in a sector dominated by two... 


Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
Australia’s renewables drive backed by miners, environmentalists
18th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

A disparate group including Australian mining lobbyists and environmentalists have banded together to back the government’s renewable energy transition plan, after opposition lawmakers called for... 


Necsa welcomes regulatory approval for extending the life of Koeberg’s first nuclear reactor
17th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) has welcomed the decision by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) to authorise the extension of the operational life of the first reactor (known... 


Aura’s Tiris uranium project fully permitted for development, operation
15th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Aura Energy has received the last outstanding material permit to allow the construction and operation of the Tiris uranium project from the Mauritanian government. The company says the... 


Koeberg nuclear power station
Nuclear Regulator grants Eskom permission to extend life of Koeberg Unit 1 to July 2044
15th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) board has approved a 20-year life extension for Koeberg Unit 1, but has deferred a decision on the nuclear power station’s Unit 2 until late 2025,... 


Nuclear industries association welcomes proposed new nuclear build programme
15th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Nuclear Industry Association of South Africa (Niasa) has “warmly” welcomed Energy and Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa‘s “significant” announcement that the country is close to... 


Namibian Ministry grants Madison a prospecting licence to expand its Khan mine development
12th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has reported that the Namibian Ministry of Mines and Energy has granted a licence for base and rare metals, industrial minerals, and nuclear fuels for... 


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New concrete fastener meets high-load demand
12th July 2024

Global fastener solutions manufacturer fischer India announced the launch of its pre-positioned undercut anchor, or FSU, which is a “ground-breaking addition” to fischer's line-up designed to meet... 


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Fastener group supports W Cape construction sector
12th July 2024

Fastener specialists Bolt and Engineering Distributors (B.E.D.) Group’s Cape Town branch is making a significant impact on major projects across the Western Cape, proving that even the smallest... 


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Honeymoon uranium mine restart project, Australia – update
12th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The commissioning and ramp-up are progressing to plan. 


BC Premier David Eby
British Columbia Premier walks tightrope between resource boom, green goals
9th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

British Columbia Premier David Eby sees a way for his province to exploit its abundant resources and proximity to Asia — without sacrificing environmental pledges core to his political platform.... 


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