Vietnam Has "Absolute Confidence" in Japan Nuke Technology: Ambassador
Source: Mainichi Daily News��(8/31/11)
"Despite the ongoing Fukushima nuclear crisis, Vietnam would proceed with discussions on the nuclear technology deal as planned." More >

Germans Face Blackout Risk
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Beate Preuschoff and Jan Hromadko��(8/31/11)
"The country's gradual exit from nuclear power requires using all available power-production reserves to help balance demand and stabilize grids." More >

U.S. Pays Russia $7.2B for Separating Uranium from Warheads
Source: Oil Price, Joao Peixe��(8/30/11)
"USEC said that the SWU operation has eliminated 425 metric tons of highly enriched uranium, the equivalent of 17,000 nuclear warheads." More >

Are Uranium Stocks Regaining Luster?
Source: SmallCap Power, Vishy Karamadam��(8/30/11)
"While Germany was quick to announce the phasing out of its nuclear reactors, many countries reaffirmed their commitment to nuclear power, most importantly China, India and Russia." More >

Fillon Says France Wants Nuclear Crisis Management Center
Source: Bloomberg, Tara Patel��(8/29/11)
"France's nuclear authority is overseeing safety audits of the country's reactors and uranium treatment facilities to determine whether they can withstand floods, earthquakes and loss of power and cooling.” More >

Carlos Andres: Uranium and Potash Stocks on the "Frontier"
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report��(8/25/11)
Operating out of Uruguay, Carlos Andres' Frontier Research Report provides a vastly different perspective. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he gives us some insights on global mineral exploration and production in areas that are more "out of the way" than what we usually consider. He tells us about two very exciting companies with huge investment potential in projects located in Namibia and Ethiopia. More >

U.S. Nuclear Industry Tested by Twin Threats from Mother Nature
Source: Bloomberg, Julie Johnsson and Brian Wingfield��(8/24/11)
"The systems at every U.S. nuclear energy facility where the earthquake's effects were felt responded as designed." More >

U.S. Makes Nuclear Fuel Reserve Available
Source: World Nuclear News��(8/23/11)
"The material is to be available as a backup fuel supply for foreign or domestic nuclear reactors in the event of a supply disruption." More >

Laser Advances in Nuclear Fuel
Source: New York Times, William J. Broad��(8/23/11)
"Critics fear that if the work succeeds and the secret gets out, rogue states and terrorists could make bomb fuel in much smaller plants that are difficult to detect." More >

Japan Reopens First Nuclear Reactor Since Tsunami
Source: The Telegraph, Danielle Demetriou��(8/18/11)
"Before March 11, atomic plants produced around a third of Japan's domestic energy needs." More >

Researching Safer Nuclear Energy
Source: New York Times, Matthew Wald��(8/16/11)
"The DOE, affirming its support for energy fields that are low in carbon emissions, announced that it will give $39M to university programs around the country to research nuclear energy safety." More >

Are Sleeping Giants in Uranium and Rare Earths Awakening?
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades��(8/15/11)
"Gold Stock Trades has long been beating the drums for attention to be paid to the ongoing developments in nuclear and rare earth stocks. . .We anticipate opportunities." More >

Turkey Insists on Nuclear Energy
Source: Hurriyet Daily News ��(8/10/11)
"The Akkuyu nuclear power plant on Turkey's Mediterranean coast is expected to fuel the nation's economic growth." More >

Glow at the End of the Tunnel
Source: Elizabeth Manning, Casey Energy Opportunities ��(8/4/11)
"Power generation is about balancing needs with impacts. Every major power source has drawbacks, but the developing world in particular needs more electricity. In that context, nuclear power is still a necessity." More >

S.A. Advancing Its Nuclear Energy
Source: Dow Jones, Devon Maylie��(8/3/11)
"South Africa will diversify its energy base to include nuclear energy and generation will be run by the state." More >

Geordie Mark: Catalysts, Not Uranium Prices, Grow Stocks
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report��(8/2/11)
Because of ongoing nuclear power development in China, Africa and the Middle East, uranium prices could bounce back to pre-Fukushima levels of $70/lb. in 2012, says Geordie Mark, a research analyst at Haywood Securities. Instead of waiting for prices to rebound, some mining companies are moving ahead with regulatory and construction projects to drive value. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Mark points to the ones that could be poised to pay off for investors when the market turns. More >

Uranium Spot Prices Increase
Source: Bloomberg, Jason Scott��(8/2/11)
"Uranium spot prices rose 1%, snapping several months of price declines as new investors entered the market." More >

Push to Lift Uranium Mining Ban in NSW
Source: Mineweb, Ross Louthean��(8/1/11)
"The change to a conservative government has resulted in a strong push to lift a 16-year ban on uranium exploration and mining. More >

Nuclear Power Use to Grow: IAEA
Source: Times Live��(7/28/11)
"The International Atomic Energy Agency pledges to 'play the lead role in shaping a safer nuclear future throughout the world.'" More >

U.S. Heat Wave Causes New Look at Nuclear Energy
Source: CBS, Whit Johnson��(7/26/11)
"The nation's two biggest grids, serving 100-million consumers in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states, both broke peak usage records." More >

A Tale Of Two Countries: Two Divergent Nuclear Paths
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades��(7/21/11)
"Sarkozy is determined to develop nuclear power. Berlin is scrapping the very same policy." More >

David Talbot: Uranium and Lithium Demand Powers Stocks
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report��(7/21/11)
Mining Analyst David A. Talbot remains bullish on uranium and sees growing demand for lithium. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he tells us why he believes the nuclear plant building boom will continue worldwide despite the recent setback in Japan. He has positive expectations for select stocks in both arenas. More >

Feds OK Uranium Project
Source: Casper Star-Tribune, Jeremy Fugleberg��(7/21/11)
"Nichols Ranch site will be the third uranium project in operation in the state, as Wyoming producers expect continued demand." More >

Uranium Find in India Could Be World's Largest
Source: Reuters, Ratnajyoti Dutta��(7/20/11)
"The Tumalappalli mine has confirmed 49,000 tons of ore and reserves could total three times its current size." More >

Uranium Sector Building Momentum
Source: Financial Post, Peter Koven��(7/12/11)
"Junior development plays to outperform producers in the short term." More >