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Lotus Secures Final Permit for First Kayelekera Uranium Shipment
Australian uranium producer Lotus Resources has secured the final regulatory approval needed to export uranium from its Kayelekera mine in Malawi, clearing the way for the operation’s first shipment since restarting production in 2025. The company announced Monday that Namibia’s National Radiation Protection Authority had granted the necessary transport and export authorization, completing the key permitting requirements across Malawi, Zambia and Namibia.
Just 7% of the Uranium Delivered to U.S. Reactors Last Year Was U.S.-Origin. The Reactor Pipeline Is Still Moving.
Owners and operators of U.S. civilian nuclear power reactors purchased a total of 46.9 million pounds of uranium (U3O8 equivalent) in 2025, and U.S. material accounted for 7% of those deliveries, down from 8% in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Canada was the top source at 32%, followed by Kazakhstan at 28% and Australia at 15%.
New UK nuclear rules pave way for US reactor developers
Great Britain is overhauling nuclear regulation just as U.S. developers step up plans for projects in the UK. Electricity demand in Britain is forecast to rise by 40% by 2035, according to the National Energy System Operator. The British government aims to conclude an overhaul of its nuclear regulations by the end of 2027, as part of efforts to quadruple nuclear output to 24 GW by 2050.
Carney says AtkinsRealis is a contender to build nuclear power plant in Turkey
Canadian engineering company AtkinsRealis (ATRL.TO), opens new tab is in the running to help build Turkey’s second nuclear power plant, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said. NATO allies Canada and Turkey upgraded their relations to a “strategic partnership” during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister on Thursday, as Carney seeks new global trade partners to reduce reliance on the United States.
FID sees Etango enter full-scale construction
A positive final investment decision from the Bannerman Energy-CNNC Overseas joint venture means the Etango uranium project in Namibia can transition into full-scale construction activities, with commissioning and production targeted for 2028. The Etango project is in the Erongo Region of Namibia, 30 kilometres south-east of Swakopmund, with an estimated mineral resource base of 207 million pounds U3O8 (79,622 tU) at a 100 ppm cut-off.
Rosatom eyes 2027 for Uzbek large reactor construction
Rosatom plans to launch construction of the large-scale nuclear units at the planned power plant in Uzbekistan in 2027, CEO Alexey Likhachev has said during a visit to the construction site. Two small modular reactors (SMRs) are already under construction at the site in the Jizzakh region, where the first concrete for the foundation slab was poured in May. The slab is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
French regulator ASNR sees no immediate obstacle to EDF reactors operating beyond 60 years
ASNR opens a public consultation from 22 October to 2 December 2026 on a draft opinion on extending EDF’s reactors. Ageing, load-following and climate impacts remain under review. The French nuclear safety and radiation protection authority (ASNR) presents a draft opinion on extending the operating life of EDF’s nuclear reactors on 22 October 2026 to the French parliamentary office for scientific and technological assessment (OPECST).
U.S. Promotes Small Nuclear Reactors in Uzbekistan
The United States is promoting small modular nuclear reactors in Uzbekistan as Tashkent develops its nuclear power sector with Russia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio promoted the technology during his October 19 visit to Samarkand, linking it to rising energy demand. “We’re introducing U.S. small modular reactors and modernizing the Uzbek electric grid and gas distribution network,” Rubio told the U.S.-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.
Holtec’s Engineering and Manufacturing Prowess Delivers Breakthrough Fuel Assembly Recovery at Palisades
In a remarkable demonstration of technical ingenuity and precision manufacturing, Holtec has successfully recovered the tilted fuel assembly at its Palisades Nuclear Power Plant using a purpose-built Fuel Movement Device conceived, engineered, manufactured, and delivered by the company in just two weeks. Accomplished safely and error-free, the technically demanding recovery removed a significant obstacle to the historic restart of Palisades.
NRC amendment supports Palisades plan to recover tilted nuclear fuel assembly
The 10-day implementation period for a Nuclear Regulatory Commission license amendment at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant does not establish a deadline for completing the physical recovery of a tilted nuclear fuel assembly, according to Holtec International. Holtec, which owns Palisades, clarified with WNDU that the implementation period applies to incorporating the approved amendment into the plant’s licensing basis.
Westinghouse Announces Landmark Expansion in South Carolina to Advance Next-Generation Nuclear Fuel
Westinghouse Electric Company today announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the United States at its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, S.C. This plant, which is the first fleet-scale nuclear fuel factory built in the United States in more than 50 years, is expected to lead the way in commercial scale Low Enriched Uranium Plus (LEU+) fuel production.
Hungary considers replacing Russia’s Rosatom in nuclear project
Hungary is considering replacing Russia’s Rosatom as the main contractor in the expansion of its Paks nuclear power plant and has started sounding out alternative suppliers as part of a review of the project, two people said. The project, awarded by Viktor Orban to Rosatom without a tender in 2014, is politically sensitive and extremely costly. Adding to the uncertainties, in August a drought led to a near shutdown of the plant’s existing reactors.
AtkinsRéalis, the State of Indiana and Hoosier Energy Partner to Advance U.S. Energy Goals with Evaluation of CANDU® Nuclear Technology Deployment
AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, today announced that AtkinsRéalis, the State of Indiana and Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the potential development of a campus of up to eight CANDU® nuclear reactors that could provide up to 6.0 GW of new nuclear-powered baseload generation to help support Indiana’s future electricity needs while maintaining or...
Philippines targets 1.2 GW of nuclear power by 2032
The Philippines is targeting 1,200 megawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2032 to strengthen energy security, DOE Secretary Sharon Garin said Tuesday during the opening of the World Nuclear Supply Chain and Philippine International Nuclear Energy Forum 2026.
South Korea Sets Sights Beyond Dukovany to Temelin Units 3 and 4, Opens Additional Order Talks with Czech Republic
South Korea and the Czech Republic held the third Dukovany implementation review meeting on the 20th, checking the schedule and local licensing procedures for the Dukovany nuclear project. South Korean Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Jung-kwan signaled hopes that Korean companies will also participate in Temelin Units 3 and 4, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power secured a preferential negotiating right option for Temelin when it signed the Dukovany contract.
NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more states for nuclear programme
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) State-owned NTPC plans to initiate feasibility studies in more states, including Uttar Pradesh, for proposed nuclear power projects as part of its drive to expand non-fossil fuel energy capacity to at least 2 GW by 2032, according to a senior official.
Von der Leyen: EU needs whole puzzle of actions for lowering energy prices
The European Union is rolling out a range of measures against the surge in energy prices, including the release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel and extending the temporary state aid framework, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after the meeting of the European Council. EU leaders are yet to agree on a more comprehensive joint approach to the energy crisis and the tradeoff with carbon pricing.
X-energy, Amazon, American Electric Power Partner to Bring SMR Project to Indiana
12-unit Xe-100 plant proposed near former Breed coal plant in Sullivan County, Indiana Joint Development Agreement advances feasibility work for 960 MW of clean, reliable power Amazon to provide development capital for second project in collaboration aimed at bringing at least 5 GW of Xe-100 new nuclear capacity to the grid X-Energy, Inc.
Taiwan should not rule out nuclear power as energy option: Lai
Taiwan should not rule out any energy source or abandon environmental sustainability in favor of ideology and short-term benefits, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said in a recent interview, calling for a “professional assessment” of whether nuclear power should be reintroduced into Taiwan’s energy mix. In an online interview with influencer Yu Ting-hao (游庭皓) that aired Friday, Lai was asked whether he would describe his approach to restarting nuclear power as proactive or passive.
Russia’s Rosatom targets year-end nuclear start-up at Turkey’s Akkuyu
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom expects the first reactor at Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear power plant to achieve its first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction before the end of this year, Rosatom head Alexei Likhachev said on Friday. “We remain on track for the planned physical start-up in the second half of December… We hope that before the end of the year the Turkish unit will transition from the construction phase to the start-up phase,” he said.
Deep Yellow pushes out FID on Tumas uranium project in Namibia
SX-listed Deep Yellow has delayed a final investment decision (FID) on the Tumas uranium project, in Namibia, given continued weak equity market conditions. The company was due to announce an FID during the fourth quarter, but maintains full confidence in the quality of the asset as a next-generation, secure and reliable supplier of uranium. Civil works such as concrete preparation, reinforcing steel installation and off-site pre-casting continue in the meantime.
NRC Approves Palisades License Amendment Request
Summary NRC Approves Palisades License Amendment Request On October 13, the NRC approved a license amendment requested by Palisades Energy (Holtec) allowing the use of custom equipment and procedures to move a tilted nuclear fuel assembly from the reactor core to the spent fuel pool. The NRC’s review confirmed that the activity can be carried out safely and in compliance with NRC regulatory requirements.
Nuclear Safety Commission Approves Accident Plan for Kori Units 3 and 4
(Busan=News1) Reporter Yoon Il-ji = The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission holds a meeting on the 15th and deliberates and approves the accident management plan and operational change permit for Kori Nuclear Power Plant units 3 and 4 in Gijang County, Busan. The NSSC also holds the first review for the continued operation permit for Kori units 3 and 4. Kori units 3 and 4 begin commercial operation in September 1985 and April 1986, respectively.
Poland signs agreement on planned second nuclear plant
Poland’s energy ministry has signed an agreement with two state-owned companies, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) and Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE), setting out responsibilities for preparing for the construction of Poland’s planned second nuclear power plant. “This is an investment in our security, sovereignty and economic development,” declared energy minister Miłosz Motyka.
SaskPower outlines next steps for Estevan nuclear project
SaskPower says site investigations for a proposed nuclear project near Estevan could begin in January 2027, while Councillor Kirsten Walliser sought clarity on how the plans relate to coal-fired power commitments. (Discover Estevan Staff) SaskPower could begin detailed site investigations for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor project near Estevan as early as January 2027, following the selection of the Rafferty Reservoir area for further study.
SK Group mulls multi-billion-dollar investment in Westinghouse stake
Vogtle Units 3 and 4 in Georgia (Georgia Power) Samsung C&T, Hyundai E&C, Doosan Enerbility explore possibility of joining hands through consortium SK Group is considering a strategic investment in US nuclear power giant Westinghouse Electric through a consortium with other Korean companies, according to reports Wednesday. Samsung C&T, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, and Doosan Enerbility are among the Korean companies reportedly considering joining a consortium being led by SK.
Paladin Energy Ltd: Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 September 2026
Quarterly Report For the period ending 30 September 2026 Key Metrics Summary Langer Heinrich Mine (100%)1 Q1 FY2027 Q4 FY2026 U3O8 Produced Mlb 1.00 1.23 U3O8 Sold Mlb 1.16 1.35 Average Realised Price2 US$/lb 79.4 70.6 Cost of Production3 US$/lb 61.6 51.6 Capital Expenditure4 US$M 6.9 5.1 LHM guidance metrics remain unchanged for FY2027.5 Highlights Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) produced 1.00Mlb U₃O₈ in the quarter, with production reflecting the planned maintenance shutdown and processing plant...
U.UEC Forms National Security Advisory Council to Bolster Expansion into Uranium Conversion
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) (the “Company” or “UEC“), is pleased to announce the appointment of the Honorable Tom D’Agostino, Admiral James F. Caldwell (USN, Ret.), Admiral William K. Lescher (USN, Ret.) and the Honorable Neile Miller to UEC’s National Security Advisory Council (the “Council“). These appointments advance the Company’s expansion into uranium conversion through its subsidiary, United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp.
France Explores Nuclear Microreactors to Power Military Bases and Field Operations
France’s army is considering the use of compact nuclear reactors to supply electricity to military installations, command centers, and field hospitals as part of a broader effort to modernize its battlefield energy infrastructure.
Namibia appoints first nuclear commissioner to lead long-term atomic energy programme
John Titus Namibian Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed John Titus as the country’s first nuclear commissioner, marking a decisive step in the government’s preparatory programme to explore atomic power as a future electricity source. Titus, a director in the Department of Energy at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, has been tasked with coordinating the technical and regulatory framework required for nuclear generation.
Jharkhand Explores Nuclear Power Plant Prospects as India Targets 100 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047
Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty highlights land, water and seismic conditions for potential sites, while stressing uranium resources and research opportunities in Jharkhand. Jharkhand is exploring the possibility of setting up a nuclear power plant as India plans to increase its nuclear power generation capacity to 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2047.
Diesel situation shows markets’ exposure to sanctions, uranium market would fare worse – Rosatom CEO
The uranium market is far more monopolized and sensitive to prices, the effect of a ban on its shipments from Russia would have been stronger than from sanctions on petroleum product shipments, Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev told journalists on Saturday.
KEPCO Says $2 Billion Nuclear Fee Is Ceiling
The government’s official position has been released that the $2 billion technology use fee to be paid to the U.S. nuclear company Westinghouse is not the actual execution amount but a ceiling for negotiations. Korea Electric Power Corporation CEO Kim Dong-cheol attended the parliamentary audit of the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee of the National Assembly on Oct.
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated Announces Reactor Startup and Planned Commencement of Commissioning Operation At Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3
The Kansai Electric Power Company, Incorporated announced that, at approximately 3:45 p.m. on September 17, 2026, while Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 (Pressurized Water Reactor, rated electric output: 826 MW) was in Commissioning Operation, water dripping at a rate of three drops per second was observed from the thermal insulation around the air vent valve on the outlet piping of the normal level control valve for the No. 6A high-pressure feedwater heat exchanger.* To investigate the...
Can Nuclear Fuel Be Delivered in Time to Power Advanced Nuclear Reactors?
The nuclear energy industry is approaching a pivotal moment, with conditions for expansion more favorable than at any time in recent decades. Renewed enthusiasm for nuclear power is being driven by global emphasis on energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and by surging electricity demand from the rapid growth of data centers and artificial intelligence.
Slovakia buys out Czech stake in nuclear project company JESS
ČEZ is selling its stake in JESS to Slovak state-owned JAVYS. Bratislava aims to speed up construction of a new reactor at Jaslovské Bohunice, a project linked to Washington through a memorandum. ČEZ, a group majority-owned by the Czech state, is selling its stake in JESS (Jadrová energetická spoločnosť Slovenska) to Slovak state-owned company JAVYS.
Land commissioner candidates on uranium mining, energy future
As interest continues to spike from both the federal government and private sector in developing New Mexico’s natural resources amid federal rollbacks of land management and environmental policies, the duties of the State Land Office have become more critical. The agency carries the responsibility of generating revenue from extractive and agricultural industries — which totals around $2 billion annually — while protecting the quality of state land, water and mineral resources.
Rooppur Unit 1 gets approval to start first nuclear reaction
The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) today gave the final approval to start the first controlled nuclear reaction at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The process is known as ‘first criticality’ before the start of electricity generation.
Voting results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
National Atomic Company “Kazatomprom” JSC (“Kazatomprom” or the “Company”) announces the absentee voting results on the issue of the agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (the “EGM”) summed up on 07 October 2026 at 06:00 pm local time (GMT+5). At the time of the EGM, the total number of shares outstanding equalled to 259,356,608.
T.ARN Announces Infill Resource Drilling Program at Namibplaas Uranium Deposit
Asarian Energy Limited (TSX: ARN) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: AAE) (ISIN: CA34660G1046) (Asarian Energy or the Company) is pleased to announce an approved drilling program at the Namibplaas deposit located in EPL 3638, part of the Norasa Project[1] in Namibia (see Figure 1 below). The program is designed to support an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and assess the potential to upgrade portions of the Namibplaas Mineral Resource from the Inferred to the Indicated category.
V.SYH Commences Drilling at the Getty East Uranium Joint Venture with Partner Denison Mines at the Russell Lake Project Area
Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTCQX: SYHBF) (Frankfurt: SC1P) (“Skyharbour”, “SYH” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling at the Getty East Uranium Joint Venture (“Getty East” or the “Property”) representing the first phase of drilling in 2026 at this newly established property. The 3,105-hectare Getty East Property, comprising one claim, is a part of the broader Russell Lake project area and joint venture with Denison Mines Corp.
Concreting milestones at Chinese Hualong One units
The concreting of the inner containment dome has been completed at unit 3 of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in China’s Fujian province, while concrete pours have also been completed at units 1 and 2 of the Zhaoyuan plant in Shandong province. China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said the last batch of concrete was poured for the inner dome of Zhangzhou unit 3 on 30 September.
Muntanga East Extends Heap Leach Case With Up to 86% Uranium Recovery
Atomic Eagle has completed metallurgical test work on diamond core from the recently discovered Muntanga East uranium deposit at its 100%-owned Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia. Bottle roll and column leach tests returned uranium recoveries of approximately 81% to 86%, with extraction substantially complete after approximately 20 days and acid consumption of approximately 3 kilograms per metric ton (kg/t) over that period.
$120 Billion U.S. Nuclear Build Hinges on Critical Equipment Supply
As a large-scale project to build eight nuclear reactors in the United States moves forward, the timely procurement of critical components has emerged as a key factor that could determine the success of the entire undertaking. Given the nature of long-lead items that can take up to 70 months to manufacture, failure to establish a proactive ordering system could lead to delays across the overall construction schedule.
Google and Constellation Announce Landmark Agreement to Bring 890 MW of New Nuclear Capacity to PJM Grid as Part of Long-Term Power Deal
Agreement adds new baseload supply to the PJM grid equivalent to a new nuclear reactor Constellation to deploy Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise to build the “AI for Energy” blueprint for next-generation grid operations to improve affordability and resiliency Google and Constellation Energy today announced a long-term strategic clean energy collaboration to bring 890 megawatts (MW) of new, reliable nuclear capacity onto the PJM Interconnection grid to meet growing demand and increase grid...
Rooppur nuclear fuel shipment arrives after Pakistan airspace delay
A shipment of nuclear fuel for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has arrived in Bangladesh from Russia after complications over permission to use Pakistani airspace were resolved. The consignment arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka aboard a special cargo aircraft at 11:43pm on Friday (October 2). A senior official involved with the project confirmed the arrival.
US to lend $4.2 billion to Vistra to boost nuclear power output, source says
The US will lend Vistra Corp (NYSE: VST) about $4.2 billion to boost its nuclear power generation, a person familiar with the matter said on Saturday. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright will make the announcement on Monday at Vistra’s nuclear plant along Lake Erie in Ohio, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
Cameco acknowledges United States and Republic of Korea announcement of Framework for the Deployment of Nuclear Power
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) acknowledges that the United States of America (“USG”) and the Republic of Korea (“Korea”), under a previously entered Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”), today announced a framework that anticipates the investment by Korea of US$120 billion to help finance the buildout of Westinghouse reactor technology in the US using expertise and companies from both nations (the “Framework”).
US senators expect vote after midterms on Trump’s nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia
US senators who have proliferation concerns about President Donald Trump’s proposed nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia said on Friday they have secured a vote on the agreement and they expect it before December 13. Trump submitted the proposal known as a 123 Agreement to Congress in late August. Senators have a 90-day window from its printing in the Senate record on September 14 to review the pact and potentially seek to pass a resolution of disapproval.
Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA to expand Maryland nuclear plant
The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-megawatt Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy. Amazon has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Constellation Energy to expand and improve Maryland’s sole nuclear plant, which is also the state’s largest source of clean energy, the companies announced Wednesday.
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