Today's big stories from the nuclear industry:

The Huffington Post: Brazil Flips The Switch On Uranium Enrichment Plant
‘Brazil has become one of just a handful of states to enrich uranium in a controversial bid to boost nuclear power production and ensure future energy independence.’

Idaho Business Review: Areva opens Idaho Falls office, appoints key execs
‘French-owned energy giant Arevasaid on March 2 that it has opened an office in Idaho Falls for its subsidiary, Areva Enrichment Services LLC, and appointed three executives who will oversee construction of the multi-billion dollar Eagle Rock enrichment plant.’

Reuters: Solex to buy remaining stake in uranium project in Peru
‘Solex Resources Corp said it signed a letter of intent with Eldorado Gold Corp to buy the remaining stake in their joint venture, Macusani East uranium project, in Southeastern Peru.’

Barent Observer: Obvious concern
‘The associated risks with the planed floating Nuclear Power Plants are a matter of obvious concern, writes the Norwegian Radiation Protection Authorities in a recent published report.’

Today’s Zaman: Report: Armenia calls on Turkey to join nuclear tender
‘In another sign of the warming atmosphere between Ankara and Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sarksyan has called on Turkey to join a tender for the construction of a new reactor for his country's sole nuclear power plant, a news report has said.’

Scoop: Constant Vigilance On Nuclear Risks Critical
‘“Vigilance and continuous improvement are key, both at existing nuclear facilities and at new facilities being planned in a growing number of countries, Mohamed ElBaradei, Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said as he opened the Board of Governor’s meeting of the organization today in Vienna.’

Asahi.com: Hiccups causing major delays at nuclear plant
‘ROKKASHO, Aomori Prefecture--A clogged nozzle, a few dislodged bricks and a bent furnace-churning stick might appear minor concerns for a plant being put through its final commissioning test here.’