Secretary Bessent cited the “productive talks” in Switzerland and Iran’s commitments to uranium inspections and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Office of…
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Vice President Vance Heads U.S. Delegation for Iran Peace Talks in Switzerland
He said the administration’s preference is to change relations in the Middle East permanently. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation to Switzerland over the weekend for…
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Energy Department Commits $2.7 Billion to Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply
The investment is focused on uranium enrichment and long-term reactor needs. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $2.7 billion in planned investments over the next decade to expand…
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DOE Launches Pilot Program to Advance Nuclear Fuel Production
New initiative intends to reduce U.S. reliance on foreign uranium and accelerate domestic reactor innovation. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently launched a pilot program to support…
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Energy Department Announces Funding for Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research
Supports early-stage research into undeveloped technology The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $10 million in funding last week for early-stage research projects focused on nuclear fuel recycling solutions. …
Read MoreEnergy Department Invests in Low-Enriched Uranium Development
Makes $80 million available for industry partners to increase supply. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production facilities, making $80 million available…
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DOI Focuses on Abandoned Hardrock Mines, Opens Assessment Grants
Open, unused mining shafts and pits located across the United States. Coal is the primary material mined in the United States, but hardrock mines, used to extract minerals…
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Energy Department Requests Proposals for Domestic Uranium Sourcing
Energy secretary seeks alternatives after administration bans Russian uranium. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for proposals, asking for input from members of the nuclear energy…
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President Signs Ban on Imports of Russian Uranium
12 percent of the uranium the U.S. uses for nuclear power as come from Russia. President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill from Congress this week that bans…
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New Sanctions Placed on Russian Chemical Weapons Developers
The U.S. alleges Russia has used chemical weapons in Ukraine. President Biden’s administration announced new sanctions against those involved in Russia’s chemical weapons development programs. The administration alleges…
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