Nuclear Energy News

Global nuclear community reflects on past projects to advance future safety standards at event with participants from 65 countries.

First-ever restart of a shuttered US nuclear power plant underway at Palisades in Michigan, with NRC now reviewing plans for two 300MW SMRs at the site.

Nearly 100 companies join DOE-led consortium using Defense Production Act tools to rebuild domestic uranium production and reduce foreign import reliance.

Spot #U3O8 price increased $0.25 to $85.38 per pound at U.S. brokers, with no activity reported at UK-based Numerco.

Four new US advanced nuclear reactors reach first criticality milestone amid rising uranium stock prices and record-long-term U3O8 prices.

Constellation has filed license renewal applications with the NRC for Ginna and Nine Mile Point Unit 1 reactors in upstate New York, aiming to extend operations to 2049.

NRC Commissioner Marzano visits URENCO USA to discuss its role in supporting the US nuclear power sector and reliable fuel supply.

Aalo Atomics brought a commercial-scale advanced reactor to initial criticality on July 4, 2026 at 12:20 AM (MT), surpassing the goal of three criticalities by July 4.

BWXT expands US manufacturing footprint by over 500,000 sq ft and 450 employees to strengthen domestic nuclear supply chain.

The IAEA verified that tritium levels in the 21st batch of ALPS-treated water discharged from Fukushima Daiichi are well below Japan's limits and align with international standards.

Data from IAEA-supported project will inform targeted nutrition policies in Caribbean countries.

IAEA and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Foundation of Health Sciences strengthen cooperation in cancer care, medical training and radiation medicine research via a new practical arrangement.

IAEA and Morocco’s Mohammed VI Foundation of Health Sciences sign new practical arrangement to expand cancer care, medical training, and radiation medicine research.

The IAEA hosted its inaugural Small Modular Reactor School in the US, bringing together 47 policymakers from 28 countries with US developers to discuss SMR deployment, safety, and supply chains.

TerraPower secured key supply chain agreements with HD Hyundai and Hyundai Engineering & Construction for scalable Natrium plant deployment.