Nuclear News: Malawi uranium mine opened
Today's big stories from the nuclear industry:
World Nuclear News: Kayelekera mine opened
‘A ceremony has been held to mark the official launch of the Kayelekera uranium mine in Malawi. Paladin Energy made a brief announcement that the President of the country, Bingu wa Mutharika, attended the opening of the mine, which should eventually produce 1400 tonnes of uranium per year.’
World Nuclear News: Areva maps out Eagle Rock expansion
‘Areva Enrichment Services (AES) has submitted a "roadmap" to US regulators defining changes it plans to make to its licence application in order to double the capacity of the Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility (EREF). ’
actmedia: The Nuclear fuel factory will double its production starting with 2010 for units 3 and 4 Cernavoda
‘The Nuclear fuel factory in Pitesti will double its production in 2010-2011 to ensure uranium for the future reactors 3 and 4 in Cernavoda, according to the data sent by Nuclearelectrica, at the request of NewsIn.’
The Trumpet: Japan Warming to the Idea of Nukes
‘In the wake of North Korea’s latest missile test, Japanese politicians are once again raising the possibility of their country developing nuclear weapons. Former Finance Minister Shoichi Nakagawa said his nation should discuss building a nuclear arsenal, Kyodo News reported Monday.’
RIA Novosti: Clinton calls for patience, consistency in dealing with N.Korea
‘U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday that Washington was ready to resume nuclear talks with North Korea but urged countries "not to give in" to Pyongyang's "unpredictable behavior."’
World Nuclear News: Westinghouse in Chinese zirconium JV
‘Westinghouse has held a suppliers day for AP1000 in the United Arab Emirates as well as agreeing a joint venture with a Chinese firm for zirconium sponge suitable for nuclear fuel.’
