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Nuclear Power - Page 2

September 24, 2026
Business

Italy Clears Legal Path for Return to Nuclear Power Nearly 40 Years After Exit

Italy’s Senate has approved legislation paving the way for the country to return to nuclear power, nearly four decades after it abandoned the energy source. The bill passed by 81 votes to

Business

Chubu Electric Chiefs Set to Quit Over Nuclear Safety Scandal

Chubu Electric Power Co.’s top two executives are set to step down over the falsification of safety data used in regulatory reviews for the proposed restart of some of its nuclear reactors, according to local media. President Kingo Hayashi and

September 13, 2026

Nuclear Hype Fades as Short Sellers Bank $2.1bn

Business

Short sellers have made an estimated $2.1bn betting against three small modular nuclear reactor companies as a sharp reversal in investor enthusiasm has erased

Nuclear Power Set for Biggest Expansion in Decades as China and India Drive Global Surge

Business

Global nuclear power capacity is expected to expand sharply over the next decade, led by rapid reactor construction in China and India, according to

China’s Hualong-1 Reactor Goes Live

November 24, 2025
Business

China has taken a major step forward in its nuclear power ambitions as the No.2 Unit of the Zhangzhou nuclear power plant in Fujian Province successfully connected to the State Grid for

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Iran’s Nuclear Silence Sparks Global Alarm

November 13, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

Iran’s prolonged silence over damage sustained at nuclear sites hit by Israeli and US strikes is fueling growing concern about the status and location of its near-bomb-grade uranium, according to a new

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Bill Gates Warns China Could Outpace U.S. in Next-Gen Nuclear

October 28, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

Tech billionaire Bill Gates has highlighted China’s rapid progress in nuclear energy, suggesting the country may soon challenge the U.S. and others in developing next-generation reactors, according to a report by Bloomberg.

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India’s $217 Billion Nuclear Push Aims to Power Atomic Future by 2047

October 15, 2025
Diplomacy

India will need an estimated ₹19.3 trillion ($217 billion) in investment to meet its goal of installing 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity by 2047, according to a report released Tuesday by

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Iran Reaffirms Nuclear Restraint Amid JCPOA Tensions and U.S. Accusations

October 8, 2025
Diplomacy

Iranian President Pezeshkian reiterated the country’s dedication to stability, peace, and regional security during a meeting with the new Swiss Ambassador to Tehran, Olivier Bangerter. The president emphasized that Iran has never

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Russia Dominates Enriched Uranium Market as Global Demand Soars

September 29, 2025
Business

Russia remains the world’s dominant supplier of enriched uranium, providing roughly 40% of global supply, leaving Europe and other nations heavily dependent despite efforts to diversify, according to reporting from Oil Price.

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Commonwealth Fusion Nets $863M for Fusion Breakthrough

August 29, 2025
Business

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), the world’s largest and leading private nuclear fusion company, has raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round as it moves closer to becoming the first company

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Nuclear Power’s Comeback: What the World Can Learn from China’s Cost Strategy

July 29, 2025
China/World

As the world races toward net-zero emissions, nuclear power is back in the spotlight. Over 30 countries — including the United States, China, and France — have pledged to triple global nuclear

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Sri Lanka Makes Significant Progress in Nuclear Power Infrastructure— IAEA

July 26, 2025
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is advancing steadily in building the infrastructure needed for its nuclear power programme, according to a recent review mission conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The follow-up Integrated

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Governments Must Curb AI’s Power Spikes to Protect Grid Stability, Warns Hitachi Energy

July 4, 2025
Business

The head of Hitachi Energy, the world’s largest transformer manufacturer, has warned that governments must urgently regulate the electricity consumption of artificial intelligence data centres to prevent grid instability and blackouts. In

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Denmark Considers Ending 40-Year Nuclear Ban Amid Energy Security Concerns

May 15, 2025
World

Denmark is weighing the possibility of lifting its four-decade-long ban on nuclear energy, as the country explores options to strengthen its electricity grid and guard against future blackouts, the Financial Times reports.

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China Becomes Global Leader in Nuclear Power Capacity, New Report Shows

April 28, 2025
Defence/Diplomacy

China has officially become the world’s largest nuclear power nation in terms of overall scale, according to the China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2025, released Sunday by the China Nuclear Energy Association

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Texas Chemical Plant Could Be First in U.S. to Run on Onsite Nuclear Power

April 10, 2025
United States/World

In a move that could reshape how industrial operations are powered, Dow Chemical and nuclear tech company X-energy have taken a major step toward bringing advanced nuclear reactors to an active chemical

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China Advances in Seawater Uranium Extraction Amid Rising Nuclear Demand

April 2, 2025
Business

As China continues to expand its nuclear power capabilities, the nation faces an increasing demand for uranium. In 2024, China imported approximately 13,000 tonnes of natural uranium, while domestic production remained at

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US Pushes World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy

March 10, 2025
Business

The U.S. is renewing pressure on the World Bank to lift its longstanding ban on financing nuclear power projects, aiming to bolster Western competitiveness against China and Russia in global atomic energy

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