Nuclear fuels

International Consolidated Uranium Enters the U.S. Uranium Sector with Transformational Acquisition and Strategic Alliance with Energy Fuels

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Uranium Sector The acquisition and alliance is expected to establish CUR as a new player in the U.S. uranium sector.

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  • Uranium Sector The acquisition and alliance is expected to establish CUR as a new player in the U.S. uranium sector.
  • In late 2020, the U.S. government approved the proposed establishment of a U.S. national strategic uranium reserve.
  • On closing, it is expected that Mark Chalmers, President and CEO of Energy Fuels, will join the CUR Board of Directors.
  • Energy Fuels currently holds the largest and highest quality portfolio of uranium production, development, and exploration projects in the U.S.

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) Leads Out in ISR Uranium Mining

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The transition is inevitable for the planets survival, and there are ways to capitalize on this titanic transformation in the energy sector.

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  • The transition is inevitable for the planets survival, and there are ways to capitalize on this titanic transformation in the energy sector.
  • In the United States, Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) is a leading player in low-cost and environmentally friendly in-situ recovery (ISR) mining of uranium, the essential element that fuels nuclear energy.
  • Uranium Energy is a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company.
  • As a leading pure-play American uranium company, UEC is advancing the next generation of low-cost and environmentally friendly in-situ recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects.

Lightbridge to Participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Virtual Public Meeting on May 12-13, 2021

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b"RESTON, Va., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Dr. Aaron Totemeier, Vice President, Fuel Cycle Technology and Fuel Fabrication at Lightbridge Corporation, will participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) meeting on May 12-13, 2021.\nDr.

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  • b"RESTON, Va., May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightbridge Corporation (Nasdaq: LTBR), an advanced nuclear fuel technology company, today announced that Dr. Aaron Totemeier, Vice President, Fuel Cycle Technology and Fuel Fabrication at Lightbridge Corporation, will participate at the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) meeting on May 12-13, 2021.\nDr.
  • The Company is developing Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2, a proprietary next-generation nuclear fuel technology for Small Modular Reactors, as well as existing light-water reactors, which significantly enhances reactor safety, economics, and fuel proliferation resistance.
  • To date, Lightbridge has been awarded twice by the U.S. Department of Energy\xe2\x80\x99s Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear program to support development of Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2.
  • The Company has assembled a world-class development team dedicated to achieving full scale commercialization of Lightbridge Fuel\xe2\x84\xa2 as quickly as possible.

Deep Isolation Announces Agreement with Dominion Engineering, Inc. to Cooperate in Developing Nuclear Waste Disposal Technology

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

"DEI\'s reputation for delivering innovative services and technologies that enhance the safety and integrity of nuclear fuel is wholly consistent with our own objectives of delivering safe disposal solutions.

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  • "DEI\'s reputation for delivering innovative services and technologies that enhance the safety and integrity of nuclear fuel is wholly consistent with our own objectives of delivering safe disposal solutions.
  • By working with DEI\'s established clients and active operations globally, we have an opportunity to assist them in developing a comprehensive strategy for the disposal of spent fuel and high-level waste.
  • "\nFounded in 1980, DEI provides technical consulting services, field services and technology for the full life cycle of nuclear reactors and nuclear waste management installations.
  • DEI\'s Smart-SipTM technology is an industry-leading vacuum sipping technology that ensures the integrity of nuclear fuel assemblies before they are reloaded to a nuclear reactor or transferred to a storage or disposal canister.

Deep Yellow Limited to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com May 6th

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b"SUBIACO, Western Australia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep Yellow Limited (OTCQX: DYLLF) (ASX: DYL), based in Subiaco, Western Australia, focused on uranium exploration and development, today announced that Mr John Borshoff, Managing Director/CEO will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.comon May 6th.\nThis will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.

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  • b"SUBIACO, Western Australia, May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Deep Yellow Limited (OTCQX: DYLLF) (ASX: DYL), based in Subiaco, Western Australia, focused on uranium exploration and development, today announced that Mr John Borshoff, Managing Director/CEO will present live at VirtualInvestorConferences.comon May 6th.\nThis will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time.
  • Currently, Namibia is the world's 4th largest uranium producer.\nImportantly, the critical role nuclear energy will play in meeting aggressive emission targets will grow even stronger.
  • Currently, global emissions continue to rise despite renewable surge, highlighting the need to increase nuclear contribution for electricity generation to deliver sustainable, safe, zero-emitting, dispatchable power 24/7.
  • Replicating the look and feel of on-site investor conferences, Virtual Investor Conferences combine leading-edge conferencing and investor communications capabilities with a comprehensive global investor audience network.\nFor further information on the Company and its projects, please visit the website at: www.deepyellow.com.au\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/deep-yellow-limited-to-webcast-l...\n"

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) Investing in Next-Gen Uranium Mining Projects

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The most reliable energy source in the country, nuclear power provides electricity to about one in five American homes and delivers more than half of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s carbon-free electricity.

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  • The most reliable energy source in the country, nuclear power provides electricity to about one in five American homes and delivers more than half of the nation\xe2\x80\x99s carbon-free electricity.
  • .\nA leading pure-play, production-ready American uranium company , Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE American: UEC) has been investing\xc2\xa0 in the next generation of low-cost and environmentally friendly in-situ recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects.
  • UEC properties are primarily located within the United States, and the company controls one of the largest historical uranium exploration and development databases in the country.\nUranium Energy is a U.S.-based uranium mining and exploration company.
  • As a leading pure-play American uranium company, UEC is advancing the next generation of low-cost and environmentally friendly in-situ recovery (\xe2\x80\x9cISR\xe2\x80\x9d) mining uranium projects.

Blue Sky Uranium Commencing Advanced Process Design Testwork for the Ivana Uranium-Vanadium Deposit

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Two additional uranium minerals include an oxidized variant of coffinite, called -coffinite by Blue Sky, and a yet un-named one.

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  • Two additional uranium minerals include an oxidized variant of coffinite, called -coffinite by Blue Sky, and a yet un-named one.
  • The process data from all of the process design tests will be used to derive process design criteria for the Ivana uranium-vanadium mill, allowing more refined design of the mill and derivation of capital and operating cost estimates for the mill.
  • The Company's 100% owned Amarillo Grande Uranium-Vanadium Project in Rio Negro Province, Argentina is a new uranium district controlled by Blue Sky.
  • About Blue Sky Uranium Corp.
    Blue Sky Uranium Corp. is a leader in uranium discovery in Argentina.

Fuel Cycle Recognized for Best Company Outlook

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Monday, April 5, 2021

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cycle Inc., the leading market research cloud for Fortune 500 companies is recognized by the 2021 Comparably Awards for the category "Best Company Outlook."

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Cycle Inc., the leading market research cloud for Fortune 500 companies is recognized by the 2021 Comparably Awards for the category "Best Company Outlook."
  • Winners were determined based on a combination of two scores: 1) Outlook, measuring responses to questions such as, "How confident are you about the future success of your company?"
  • - Setareh Motamedi, VP of Marketing at Fuel Cycle
    Internal initiatives dedicated to Fuel Cycle employees' professional development and personal well-being include a Leadership Development Program, workshops, virtual learning courses, internal mentorship, certification programs, and generous benefits packages.
  • About Fuel Cycle: Fuel Cycle is the leading cloud-based market research platform for supercharging the relationship between humans and brands.

BWXT Awarded $35 Million in Uranium Processing and Research Reactor Fuel Contracts

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that its BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (BWXT NOG) subsidiary has been awarded a total of $35 million in contracts under two separate programs uranium recovery and conversion as well as construction of a new research reactor fuel line.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that its BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. (BWXT NOG) subsidiary has been awarded a total of $35 million in contracts under two separate programs uranium recovery and conversion as well as construction of a new research reactor fuel line.
  • Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program has awarded BWXT NOG a $17.4 million contract for uranium recovery and conversion.
  • The contract funds the repurposing of a portion of the Lynchburg uranium processing facility to be used to manufacture uranium-molybdenum alloy High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (U-Mo HALEU) fuel.
  • This fuel will facilitate conversion of high-performance U.S. research reactors that currently use high enriched uranium.

BWXT Subsidiary Awarded $57.5 Million Contract to Prepare for Uranium Conversion and Purification Services

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Monday, March 1, 2021

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that its Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) subsidiary has received a $57.5 million contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to prepare for future highly enriched uranium (HEU) conversion and purification services.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) announced today that its Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. (NFS) subsidiary has received a $57.5 million contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to prepare for future highly enriched uranium (HEU) conversion and purification services.
  • Under this contract, NFS will provide a final design and pilot process demonstration using natural or depleted uranium (DU) to convert oxide to purified HEU metal.
  • Because NNSA needs a bridging capability for conversion of oxide to purified HEU metal, NFS will design a process that could provide uranium purification and conversion services during the bridge period until the Y-12 National Security Complex re-establishes a future oxide conversion capability.
  • In that announcement, NNSA stated, To support its full range of mission needs, the NNSAs Uranium Program Office is seeking an industry partner to provide Uranium purification capabilities.