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Queensland prepared for uranium mining
Queensland prepared for uranium mining
The government of the Australian state of Queensland says it is now ready to accept applications for uranium mining projects following its announcement of a new regulatory framework. The state lifted its long-standing ban on uranium mining in 2012.
Uranium & Fuel · Friday, 1 August 2014
US nuclear firms urge Ex-Im Bank renewal
US nuclear firms urge Ex-Im Bank renewal
US nuclear power companies argue they will lose business to rivals from other countries, including Russia and China, if Congress decides against reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 30 July 2014
US Senate adopts Vietnam agreement
US Senate adopts Vietnam agreement
The US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations has passed legislation approving a 123 agreement on nuclear cooperation with Vietnam.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 28 July 2014
Russia changes law on ownership
Russia changes law on ownership
Russia has amended its law on the management and disposition of property and shares owned by nuclear energy organisations.
Corporate · Thursday, 24 July 2014
Slovenské Elektráne cooperating with police
Slovenské Elektráne cooperating with police
Slovenské Elektráne’s management and staff are "engaged in providing their full support" to police in an investigation into the privatisation of the Slovak utility, its majority owner told World Nuclear News.
Corporate · Thursday, 24 July 2014
South Africa budgets for nuclear
South Africa budgets for nuclear
South Africa has confirmed its commitment to nuclear power, allocating ZAR850 million ($81 million) – over 10% of its energy ministry's budget – to research and development.
Nuclear Policies · Wednesday, 23 July 2014
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
BRICS plans energy association in wake of new bank
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to establish a BRICS "energy association" that will include a fuel reserve bank and an energy policy institute.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 21 July 2014
Belgian court rejects nuclear tax complaint
Belgian court rejects nuclear tax complaint
Electrabel said it will reconsider the future of its nuclear activities in Belgium after the Constitutional Court dismissed an appeal over the tax levied on nuclear power operators in 2012 by the Belgian government.
Corporate · Friday, 18 July 2014
Funds approved for stalled US federal projects
Funds approved for stalled US federal projects
Funding for licensing of the Yucca Mountain repository and for construction of the MOX plant are included in the fiscal 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act. The bill has been approved by the US House of Representatives but awaits final approval by the Senate.
Nuclear Policies · Tuesday, 15 July 2014
Russia and Argentina sign nuclear power agreement
Russia and Argentina sign nuclear power agreement
Russia-Argentina July 2014 48Russia and Argentina have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 14 July 2014
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
Ten nations petition Brussels for nuclear
The Czech government has expressed the common view of ten European countries in favour of nuclear power in a letter to the European Commission.
Podcasts & Features · Friday, 4 July 2014
Putin changes status of eight Rosatom entities with weapons know-how
Putin changes status of eight Rosatom entities with weapons know-how
The Russian government is firming up separation of the country's military and civilian nuclear assets with a change to the legal status of certain Rosatom subsidiaries.
Corporate · Tuesday, 1 July 2014
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