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Babcock International, a leading defence and engineering contractor, has reported significant growth in profits and revenues, driven by increasing global threats and a renewed commitment to defence spending. The company's shares rose sharply after it announced an operating profit of £364 million, 51 per cent higher than the
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enCore Energy Corp., America's Clean Energy Company, has announced record uranium extraction rates from its Alta Mesa In-Situ Recovery (ISR) Uranium Central Processing Plant (CPP) since commencing operations in June 2024. The Company attributes the success to recent management changes and operational efficiencies, which have expanded uranium extraction
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Cameco's 2024 Sustainability Report showcases the company's commitment to transparency and accountability, with a focus on creating long-term, sustainable value for all stakeholders. The report highlights several key initiatives and achievements, demonstrating Cameco's progress in addressing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts. Cameco
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Russia and Kazakhstan have signed a document for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan, marking a significant development in their bilateral cooperation in the peaceful use of atomic energy. The agreement was reached during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where Alexey Likhachev, director general of the
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In the aftermath of the 2020 US-Iran conflict, it has become clear that the United States unwittingly contributed to Iran's development of nuclear technology. The Tehran Research Reactor, a small nuclear facility in the northern suburbs of Tehran, was shipped to Iran by the US in the 1960s
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Advances in laser enrichment technology, led by a strategic partnership between Oklo, Hexium, and TerraPower, aim to overcome the bottleneck in deploying advanced nuclear reactors in the United States. The collaboration focuses on scaling Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation (AVLIS), a legacy technology with the potential to commercialize reactor-grade uranium
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The Scottish National Party (SNP) is facing criticism for its stance on nuclear power and defense. While the party claims to oppose nuclear power, Scotland relies heavily on England's power generation to keep the lights on. Similarly, the SNP's defense policy is marred by hypocrisy, with
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Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated in recent days following a series of airstrikes targeting the country's key nuclear facilities. As President Donald Trump warns Tehran of further attacks, a look back at history reveals that the roots of Iran's nuclear ambitions date back
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Finland-based energy company Fortum has signed a property sales agreement with the City of Loviisa to purchase 300 hectares of land in the Kalla-Hastholmen area. The acquisition is a strategic move to support Fortum's focus on delivering clean energy reliably and driving decarbonization in industries. The company plans
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The biggest tech companies in the world, including Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, are turning to nuclear energy to meet the growing demands of their artificial intelligence (AI) operations. As the energy requirements of their AI systems continue to skyrocket, they are finding that traditional sources of electricity are not sufficient
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Hyundai Construction has signed a pre-construction agreement with Fortum, a Finnish state-owned energy company, and Westinghouse to build a new nuclear power plant in Finland. This agreement follows the selection of the Hyundai Construction-Westinghouse consortium as the target for the pre-construction agreement in March, based on a comprehensive feasibility study
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Indonesia plans to tap into nuclear energy to secure its energy future and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the plan to build the country's first nuclear power plant, which is expected to generate up to 500 megawatts, split between two
