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Ostrovets Unit 1 Nuclear Reactor in Belarus Nears Operational Readiness

Belarus has built A 2.4 GW nuclear power station.

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IAEA Addresses Safety of Smart Devices in Nuclear Plants

The safety of smart digital devices used in nuclear power plants - some of which were not initially designed for nuclear-related purposes - was discussed last m…

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EDF Energy says plans in place to maintain operations at UK nuclear plants

EDF Energy has plans in place to maintain operations at its nuclear power plants in Britain during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Russia and Bangladesh Expand Nuclear Cooperation

A number of documents have been signed between Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom and the government of Bangladesh that will enhance existing bilateral c…

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Uranium Firms Adjust to COVID-19 Impact

Kazatomprom is the world's biggest producer of uranium.

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Ostrovets Unit 1 Nuclear Reactor Nearly Ready for Operation in Belarus

A 2.4-GW nuclear power plant in Belarus, built to lessen that nation’s dependence on Russian energy yet built with Russian input and finance, is due to be oper…

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France's EDF to Reduce Flamanville Nuclear Plant Staffing Over Virus

EDF will reduce staff to around 100 from 800 at its Flamanville nuclear power plant in northern France due to coronavirus infections in the Cotentin region, a s…

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Malawi Uranium Mine Sale Completed

Australian-based exploration company Lotus Resources Ltd has completed the acquisition of the Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Malawi from Paladin Energy.

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Nuclear Power Plant Consultations Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Fears

Public consultations for the proposed Bradwell B power plant in Essex have been cancelled amid growing coronavirus uncertainty.

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Orano Sees 10 More Years for Niger Uranium Project

France intends to ensure the continuity of uranium production in northern Niger, Nicolas Maes, head of Orano's mining business unit, said following an 11 March …

IAEA Announces Support for COVID-19 Effort

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will provide diagnostic kits, equipment and training in nuclear-derived detection techniques to countries asking f…

US Regulators Issue Draft EIS on Used Fuel Facility

​The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for Holtec International's proposed consolidated HI-STORE i…

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US Regulators Issue Draft EIS on Used Fuel Facility

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for Holtec International's proposed consolidated HI-STORE int…

Industrial Antiseismic Protection System for Unit 7&8 of Tianwan Nuclear Power Station

Tenders are invited for Industrial Antiseismic Protection System for Unit 7&8 of Tianwan Nuclear Power Station

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Foratom Calls on EU to Recognise Nuclear as a Strategic Industry

Foratom, the European nuclear trade body, has welcomed the ambitions outlined in the European Commission's Industrial Strategy, which was published yesterday.