Nuclear technology

Terrestrial Energy Announces Engineering and Construction Services Agreement with Aecon Supporting Integral Molten Salt Reactor Power Plant Development

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Nuclear reactors, Nuclear technology, Integral Molten Salt Reactor, Nuclear power, Graphite moderated reactors, Molten salt reactor, Energy conversion, Terrestrial Energy, Generation IV reactor

OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy has signed an engineering and construction services agreement with Aecon Group Inc. to support construction planning for an Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant.

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  • OAKVILLE, Ontario, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Terrestrial Energy has signed an engineering and construction services agreement with Aecon Group Inc. to support construction planning for an Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR), Generation IV advanced nuclear power plant.
  • It provides a full spectrum of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, with specialized service capabilities unique to the nuclear industry.
  • We are pleased to support Terrestrial Energy and look forward to assisting further with the Companys IMSR power plant needs.
  • Terrestrial Energy is a developer of Generation IV advanced nuclear power plants that use its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology.

Denison Announces Successful Procurement of 2.5 Million Lbs U3O8 as Part of Project Finance Initiative

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Physical sciences, Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Chemistry, Athabasca Basin, Nuclear technology, Denison Mines, Uranium mining by country

In addition, the purchased Uranium could provide the Company with increased flexibility to negotiate long-term Uranium supply arrangements with future customers.

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  • In addition, the purchased Uranium could provide the Company with increased flexibility to negotiate long-term Uranium supply arrangements with future customers.
  • This investment in Uranium enhances the long-term financial stability of the company, as we advance towards a definitive development decision for the Project.
  • Denison is a uranium exploration and development company with interests focused in the Athabasca Basin region of northern Saskatchewan, Canada.
  • Any forward-looking information and the assumptions made with respect thereto speaks only as of the date of this news release.

Mega Uranium Announces Results of Annual Shareholder Meeting

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Actinides, Manhattan Project, Uranium, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Nuclear technology

At the meeting, shareholders also appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the companys auditors, to hold office until the next annual meeting.

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  • At the meeting, shareholders also appointed Ernst & Young LLP as the companys auditors, to hold office until the next annual meeting.
  • Complete voting results of the meeting are available under the companys profile on sedar.com.
  • Mega Uranium Ltd. is a Toronto-based mineral resources company with a focus on uranium properties in Australia and Canada and a portfolio of equity investments in uranium-focused companies.
  • Further information on Mega can be found on the companys website at www.megauranium.com .

NTS Awarded Multiple Contracts for Testing Critical Components of ITER, the World’s Largest Fusion Reactor

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Nuclear, Energy, Other Energy, Tokamaks, ITER, Science diplomacy, Fusion power, DEMOnstration Power Plant, Articles, Energy, Nuclear technology, National Technical Systems, Hayward Tyler, Vacuum Technology Incorporated

National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded multiple contracts to test critical components on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the worlds largest fusion reactor.

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  • National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), the leading independent provider of qualification testing, inspection, and certification solutions in North America, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded multiple contracts to test critical components on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the worlds largest fusion reactor.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210330005143/en/
    NTS is awarded multiple contracts to test critical components on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's largest fusion reactor.
  • When complete, ITER will be the largest fusion experimental reactor in the world and is designed to demonstrate 500 MW of fusion power.
  • These vital components will go through rigorous Nuclear Equipment Qualification Testing, which includes radiation aging, seismic testing, thermal aging and analysis, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing .

InvestorBrandNetwork (IBN) Announces Latest Episode of The Bell2Bell Podcast featuring the Return of Amir Adnani, President & CEO of Uranium Energy Corp

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Uranium mining, Physical sciences, Nuclear technology, Uranium, Chemistry, Uranium mining in Wyoming, Uranium mining in the United States

Bell2Bells latest podcast features the return of Amir Adnani, President and CEO of Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) , a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company.

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  • Bell2Bells latest podcast features the return of Amir Adnani, President and CEO of Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) , a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company.
  • Under his guidance, Uranium Energy advanced from concept to U.S. production in its first five years of operation.
  • During the interview, Adnani provided an update on Uranium Energys recent news and milestones since his last appearance on The Bell2Bell Podcast, in early February.
  • On March 16, 2021, Uranium Energy announced the formation of a physical uranium inventory initiative, with agreements to purchase 400,000 pounds of U.S. warehoused uranium.

Perma-Fix Schedules Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Earnings Call

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Nuclear physics, Nuclear power stations, Nuclear technology, Radioactive waste, Nuclear decommissioning, Radioactive contamination, Nuclear energy, Energy

A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2243/40535 or on the Companys website at www.perma-fix.com.

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  • A webcast of the call may be accessed at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2243/40535 or on the Companys website at www.perma-fix.com.
  • The conference call will also be available via telephone by dialing toll free877-876-9173 for U.S. callers, or +1 785-424-1667 for international callers.
  • The Companys nuclear services group provides project management, waste management, environmental restoration, decontamination and decommissioning, new build construction, and radiological protection, safety and industrial hygiene capability to our clients.
  • The Company operates four nuclear waste treatment facilities and provides nuclear services at DOE, DOD, and commercial facilities, nationwide.

POINT Biopharma and TerraPower Sign Supply Agreement for Actinium-225

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Radiopharmaceuticals, TerraPower, Actinium-225, Nuclear technology, Nuclear physics

TerraPower is committed to advancing nuclear science to solve the worlds greatest challenges in energy, climate and human health, said Chris Levesque, president and CEO of TerraPower.

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  • TerraPower is committed to advancing nuclear science to solve the worlds greatest challenges in energy, climate and human health, said Chris Levesque, president and CEO of TerraPower.
  • TerraPowers work wouldnt be complete without partners like POINT Biopharma who are developing the drugs that will deliver actinium-225 to the cancer.
  • TerraPower is a leading nuclear innovation company that strives to improve the world through nuclear energy and science.
  • POINT Biopharma is a globally focused radiopharmaceutical company building a platform for the clinical development and commercialization of radioligands that fight cancer.

The NWMO to Host Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit March 30 to April 1, 2021

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Radioactive waste, Nuclear physics, Nuclear technology, Radioactivity, Waste, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Deep geological repository, J. Blair Seaborn

TORONTO, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it will host the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit from March 30 to April 1, 2021 and invites interested Canadians and Indigenous peoples to attend.

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  • TORONTO, March 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it will host the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit from March 30 to April 1, 2021 and invites interested Canadians and Indigenous peoples to attend.
  • The Summit provides a shared space for diverse voices and perspectives on the important issues related to nuclear waste management.
  • "Radioactive waste is being safely managed today, but there are gaps in long-term plans, specifically for low-level and intermediate level radioactive waste.
  • For more information on the Canadian Radioactive Waste Summit and to register for this free virtual event, visit radwasteplanning.ca.

New Study Highlights Potential Economic Benefits of New Nuclear

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Energy, Small modular reactor, Energy conversion, Nuclear technology, Ontario Hydro, Nuclear physics, Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear reactor, Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, Nuclear microreactor

The study, titled " A New Power: Economic Impacts of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Electricity Grids ," studied the impacts of deploying SMRs in Ontario and Saskatchewan from 2021 onwards.

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  • The study, titled " A New Power: Economic Impacts of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Electricity Grids ," studied the impacts of deploying SMRs in Ontario and Saskatchewan from 2021 onwards.
  • It worked from the assumption that in Ontario, a 300-megawatt grid-scale SMR would operate for 60 years, beginning in 2028.
  • "The Conference Board's research found significant economic benefits of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in grid electricity generation," said Dr. Babatunde Olateju, Senior Research Associate, Conference Board of Canada.
  • Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has the only site in Canada licensed for a new nuclear reactor, at its Darlington nuclear site.

Skyharbour Commences Exploration and Mobilizes for Upcoming Drill Program at its High Grade Moore Uranium Project, Saskatchewan

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Athabasca, Physical sciences, Uranium, Chemistry, Nuclear technology

Winter 2021 Geophysical and Diamond Drilling Programs at the Moore Uranium Project:

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  • Winter 2021 Geophysical and Diamond Drilling Programs at the Moore Uranium Project:
    Skyharbour will continue to systematically explore and drill test the Moore Lake property this year.
  • Moore Uranium Project Regional Drill Targets Map:
    Mobilization for a planned 3,000 metre diamond drilling program, consisting of 10 to 12 holes, will take place concurrently with the geophysical program.
  • Winter 2021 Geophysical Program at Moore:
    In June 2016, Skyharbour secured an option to acquire Denison Mine's Moore Uranium Project on the southeastern side of the Athabasca Basin, in northern Saskatchewan.
  • Skyharbours Uranium Project Map in the Athabasca Basin:
    To find out more about Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) visit the Companys website at www.skyharbourltd.com .