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ATM No 301 2026 JUN 30
Oil and mining giants among firms exploring nuclear's industrial use potential
- A consortium of energy and mining giants, including ExxonMobil and Rio Tinto, has published a white paper evaluating small modular reactors as low-carbon industrial boilers.
- The study highlights how SMRs can provide reliable, behind-the-meter heat and power for heavy industry.
- This collaborative initiative aims to effectively replace fossil fuels in chemical refining and remote mining operations.
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Former managers call for restart of German nuclear power plants
- A group of former German nuclear power plant managers has urged the government to reactivate recently closed nuclear facilities.
- In their open letter, they state that resuming operations is technically feasible and crucial for national energy security.
- Recent independent reports support this by claiming several reactors could be restarted within a few years if dismantling stops.
Aecon strengthens North American nuclear fabrication capabilities with facility in South Carolina
- Aecon Group has strategically acquired a 120,000-square-foot fabrication facility in South Carolina to expand its North American nuclear sector footprint.
- This location will operate as an ASME fabrication centre of excellence to manufacture highly complex components for refurbishments and new builds.
- The significant investment directly scales Aecon’s industrial capacity to support next-generation small modular reactor deployments.