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ATM No 257 2026 APR 23
Alberta panel report supports leaning into nuclear power, but province won’t commit
- An Alberta public report shows strong support for nuclear energy to achieve net-zero goals by 2050.
- However, the provincial government remains cautious, stating that formal commitment requires resolving concerns over radioactive waste and water usage.
- The report emphasizes that long-term public acceptance depends on strict safety protocols and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
JSC Dalur construction at new uranium deposit gets regulatory approval
- Russian regulator Rostekhnadzor has approved the construction of a mobile sorption unit at the Verkhne-Uksyanskaya uranium deposit.
- This modular technology, developed by Rosatom’s mining division, allows for rapid commissioning and significant cost reductions in remote mining areas.
- The move is part of Russia's strategic expansion to maintain its dominance in the global uranium supply chain.
Regulator extends Hermes 1 reactor construction deadline
- The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted Kairos Power a 28-month extension for its Hermes 1 demonstration reactor construction, moving the deadline to April 2029.
- This delay stems from the complex, first-of-a-kind nature of the fluoride salt-cooled technology being implemented in Tennessee.
- Despite this adjustment, Kairos anticipates finishing by 2028 and continues progressing toward its goal of providing carbon-free energy for Google’s data centers.