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Nuclear Energy’s Resurgence: Policy Shifts, Market Momentum, and the Future of Uranium
Uranium’s Critical Status & Market Surge – The Trump administration is considering reclassifying uranium as a critical mineral, potentially unlocking federal support, while uranium prices remain strong despite fluctuations. Geopolitical & Domestic...
Poland Strengthens Nuclear Ties with Canada to Power Its Technological Future
Poland and Canada have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation on nuclear energy, with Poland advancing plans for its first nuclear plant with Westinghouse and preparing to select a partner for a second plant. Poland is investing in small modular reactors...
Orano Signs Contract to Produce MOX Fuel for Japanese Nuclear Reactors
MOX Fuel Contracts: Orano signed two contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to produce 64 MOX fuel assemblies for Japanese nuclear reactors, with 40 assemblies for the Genkai plant and 24 for the Ikata plant. Recycling and Sustainability: MOX fuel, a mix of...
Newcleo: French Leader in Sustainable Nuclear Innovation
Newcleo focuses on Generation IV Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) that use liquid lead cooling and reprocessed nuclear waste, reducing waste and enhancing efficiency. The company’s LFR-AS-200 reactor, submitted for the UK’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA), aims to...
Meta Joins Other Tech Giants in Buying Nuclear
Meta's Nuclear Energy Pursuit: Meta is seeking proposals for up to 4 GW of nuclear capacity to power its data centers by the early 2030s, aligning with its AI innovation and sustainability goals. The company is looking for developers experienced in community...
U.S. Signs Intergovernmental Agreement With Lithuania to Develop Civil Nuclear Program
Strategic Partnership for Clean Energy: The U.S. and Lithuania signed an agreement to collaborate on developing Lithuania's civil nuclear power program, focusing on fourth-generation small modular reactors (SMRs). This partnership supports Lithuania’s goal of...
Investigation Into UnitedHealthcare Reveals Use of Flawed AI Model to Deny Claims
Rising Denial Rates and AI Automation: UnitedHealthcare's prior authorization denial rate for post-acute care doubled from 10.9% in 2020 to 22.7% in 2022, with skilled nursing home claims seeing a ninefold increase in denials. The company used AI to automate the...
World’s First Radioactive Diamond Battery Unveiled By the UK
Innovative Power Source: The carbon-14 diamond battery generates electricity by harnessing the radioactive decay of carbon-14, encased in diamond, ensuring safe, long-lasting, low-power energy with no harmful emissions. Versatile Applications: The battery can power...
Fueling the Future: Texas Uranium Mines and the Nuclear Renaissance in America
Reviving Domestic Uranium Production: South Texas is becoming a focal point for the resurgence of uranium mining, driven by the U.S. push to reduce reliance on foreign uranium and support the growing demand for nuclear energy in high-tech industries. Environmental and...
Orano SA Loses Control of Uranium Mine in Niger Despite Majority Stake
Loss of Operational Control: Orano has lost control of its SOMAÏR uranium mine in Niger, with the Nigerien government taking over amid increasing pressure on foreign investors following a military coup. Governance and Licensing Challenges: Orano's board decisions are...
Fusion’s Revolutionary Potential
Fusion as the Ultimate Clean Energy Source: Fusion energy, which combines hydrogen atoms at extreme temperatures to produce immense power with minimal radioactive waste, holds transformative potential as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, promising a clean and...
