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US-based engineering and technology firm Amentum has announced plans to create 3,000 new jobs in the UK over the next four years, with a significant portion of these positions to be located in the North East. The company's growth strategy is centered around its work in the
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Researchers at the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Research School have published a new report on isotopes, highlighting the efficacy of synroc as an immobilization matrix for actinides in spent nuclear fuel. The study demonstrates that isotopic investigations of natural analogues are essential for optimizing synroc formulations, particularly regarding their capacity to
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Lightsource bp, the renewable energy subsidiary of bp, plans to install a significant amount of solar capacity in Brazil over the next five years, with a total planned output equivalent to the capacity of the Angra 2 nuclear plant. This investment of R$4.5 billion bucks the trend of
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The Nuclear Industry Association, along with other nuclear industry bodies, has issued a statement urging governments to take action to bolster energy security and address the rising global need for reliable, clean electricity. The Roadmaps to New Nuclear high-level conference in Paris highlighted the importance of long-term policies to facilitate
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The United Nations Security Council has blocked a resolution to lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, dealing a significant blow to Tehran's efforts to ease restrictions. The vote, which fell four to nine, represents a major setback for Iran as the European Union's
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The past week saw significant developments in the energy industry, with major announcements and initiatives from governments, corporations, and international organizations. Notably, the US Senate applauded European sanctions on Iran, while Senator John Kennedy and 48 Republican colleagues expressed gratitude to French, German, and British foreign ministers for their efforts.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is set to host a hybrid public workshop on September 24 to discuss the safe and secure use of artificial intelligence in NRC-regulated activities. The workshop, which will be held in person and online, will bring together industry leaders, academic experts, and stakeholders to explore the
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US senators from both parties signed a letter to European ministers urging them to enforce UN sanctions on Iran, citing the country's "persistent acts of nuclear extortion" and "reckless attacks" with ballistic missiles. The letter, led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch,
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have announced plans to collaborate on a "golden age" of nuclear power plant construction, with a focus on privately financed projects. The move aims to simplify the approval process, recognizing each other's safety regimes and
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Premier Roger Cook is set to embark on a nine-day trade mission to China and Japan, where he will seek to strengthen business and government ties. Cook has softened his language on the WA government’s uranium mining ban, saying the state is "watching this space". This comes
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A group of 50 Senate Republicans and Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have written a letter to European allies, urging them to maintain pressure on Iran until it dismantles its nuclear program. The letter commends the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany for initiating the snapback process to reimpose
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European officials have urged Iran to take immediate action to avert the return of United Nations sanctions on its nuclear programme. The warning came after a call between Iranian officials and representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Union's top diplomat, Kaja
