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Sinosteel and Monaro to assess Kyrgyz uranium projects
Source: World Nuclear NewsChina's state-owned Sinosteel Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Monaro Mining NL of Australia under which it could eventually own up to 60% of…
EdF confirms interest in Iberdrola
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear News[Le Figaro, 4 February; Bloomberg, 4 Feburary; Reuters, 5 February] Pierre Gadonneix, president of Electricité de France (EdF), has confirmed that the group is interested in…
Blix to advise Thorium Power
Source: World Nuclear NewsFormer IAEA director general Hans Blix has joined US-based company Thorium Power as a senior advisor. Paying tribute to Blix's "unquestioned integrity", Thorium Power executive chairman…
Areva's order book reaches record level in 2007
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsThe Areva group reported that as of 31 December 2007, it had orders worth some €39.834 billion ($58.9 billion), up 55% from the level of orders…
Mitsubishi wraps up AP1000 contracts
Source: World Nuclear NewsSteam turbines and generators for all four of China's AP1000 reactors are to be made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Contracts have been signed with owner Shandong…
Tepco counts earthquake costs
Source: World Nuclear NewsLosses of around ¥155 billion ($1.44 billion) are projected by Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) for FY2007 as the costs of the July 2007 earthquake mount.…
NDA advised on soaring clean-up costs
Source: World Nuclear NewsLong term cost and progress estimation needs revision at the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to put escalating figures – of some £73 billion ($145 billion) –…
Nuclear utilities in list of world's most sustainable companies
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe fourth annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world has been announced. The list includes six energy companies and five…
New index to track global nuclear stocks
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsA new index of 66 leading global nuclear companies has been created by a partnership of the World Nuclear Association (WNA) and S-Network LLC. Pending regulatory…
Shaw’s nuclear division opens China office
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear NewsThe nuclear division of the Shaw Power Group has opened a new office in Shanghai to support the rapidly growing Chinese nuclear power market, the Shaw…
UniStar may acquire stake in Idaho plant
Source: World Nuclear NewsAlternate Energy Holdings Inc. (AEHI) announced on 23 January that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with UniStar Nuclear Energy (UNE) to discuss the possibility…
Fortum launches electricity eco-labels
Source: World Nuclear NewsFinnish utility Fortum will introduce two new eco-labels for electricity sold to business customers in Finland and Sweden. The labels will signify electricity produced with no…
Westinghouse awarded contract to help complete US reactor
Source: World Nuclear NewsWestinghouse has been awarded a contract worth some $200 million by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for equipment upgrades and support services for the completion of unit…
Belene contract ‘opens new prospects’ for Russia in Europe
Source: World Nuclear NewsThe signing of a Eur4 billion contract for two new nuclear power reactors was welcomed by vendor AtomStroyExport, (ASE) which said the construction of the plant…
China: 700 million kW capacity and rising
Source: World Nuclear NewsChina increased its total installed electricity generating capacity by 14.36% in 2007, with similar growth in generation and consumption. Meanwhile preparations are continuing for construction to…
Bruce Power and CME prepare for nuclear investments
Source: World Nuclear NewsBruce Power has joined forces with Canadian Manufacturers & Exports (CME) to help prepare for up to $40 billion of new nuclear investment in Ontario over…
Belene announcement imminent
Source: World Nuclear News[Focus, 15 January] Contracts for the completion of the Belene nuclear power plant are to be signed on 18 January, when Russian President Vladimir Putin visits…
African countries enjoying boost from uranium
Source: World Nuclear NewsNiger and Malawi are both set to benefit from separate uranium mining developments with Areva and Paladin, while Namibia's newest uranium mine has achieved an operating…
Firms get set for new build
Source: World Nuclear NewsCompanies involved in the push for new nuclear power in the UK reacted favourably to the government invitation to submit their plans for new build. Areva…
Suez "close" to nuclear sale
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: World Nuclear News[Hemscott, 8 January] Suez, owner of Belgium energy company Electrabel, is reported to be close to reaching an agreement with SPE of Belgium on the sale…