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The Hindu: Earthstone signs pact with Niger Republic
‘MUMBAI: The Earthstone group, a diversified multinational group headed by non-resident Indian (NRI) Pankaj Shah, has, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Earthstone Uranium FZE, entered into an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Niger, whereby the Republic of Niger will grant Earthstone Uranium four exploration permits for uranium and associated elements’

Pacific Free Press: Canada's Uranium Bonanza Trampling First Nations
‘Late on November 28th, the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation was advised that Ontario, Frontenac Ventures Corporation, the Algonquins of Ontario and Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation had signed a memorandum of accommodation in regard uranium exploration in the Algonquin homeland near Ardoch, Ontario. This memorandum of accommodation was signed while a consultation between Ontario and the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation was still being developed to insure a comprehensive and fair process. The present agreement represents the colonial relationship that the Crown has had with Aboriginal people for the last century and a half in which treaties and land sales follow an extended period of intimidation, denial of responsibility, divide and conquer, and outright illegal actions. The history of this situation speaks for itself.’

The State: Critics assail nuclear plan
‘Opponents took aim Monday at SCE&G’s $9.8 billion plan to build two nuclear reactors at its Jenkinsville plant.’

Energy Central: Spinning Value
‘Entergy Corp.'s planned spin-off of its unregulated nuclear generation units is creating a lot of stir among shareholders and activists alike. The idea is to create additional value for those shareholders willing to incur more risks. But opponents of the concept fear that ratepayers and taxpayers will bear the costs of any failures.’

Great Lakes IT Report: NextEnergy Boss Sees Sharp Job Growth In Renewables
‘Within a relatively few years, Keith Cooley believes that Michigan could see hundreds of thousands of new jobs in renewable energy technologies. And Cooley is in a place to help make that happen -- he's the new CEO of NextEnergy, the state's renewable energy industry accelerator.’

The London Times: EDF may sell capacity to win British Energy deal
‘EDF could be forced to auction part of its UK power-generating capacity on the open market to clear competition hurdles facing its proposed £12.5 billion takeover of British Energy, The Times has learnt. The measure is one of a number of remedies being discussed between European regulators in Brussels and the French state-controlled energy group.’