Progress in Russia's Khilonduevskoye Uranium Deposit Development: 3 Kilometers of Mine Workings Completed Ahead of Schedule

The mining division of Russia's Rosatom recently announced that underground mining crews completed three kilometers of mine workings ahead of schedule during the development of the Khilonduevskoye deposit. This milestone, originally planned for completion on August 10, was achieved by a team of workers from the Priargunsky Industrial Mining and Chemical Union (PIMCU), which is part of Rosatom Nedra. According to PIMCU, this mine connection will significantly optimize the ventilation system at the fourth level of the Khilonduevskoye deposit and improve the efficiency of rock block loading, laying the foundation for subsequent development work. The company's CEO, Ivan Kiselev, stated that this connection is of critical importance to the company, as it not only links two sections of the mine but also fundamentally transforms the logistics and safety of fourth-level operations.

2026-07-31

Joint Safety Inspection of Directly Managed Nuclear Technology Utilization Units in Shandong by East China and North China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Stations

To thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important directive on the Quanzhou shoe factory fire accident, which calls for "in-depth investigation and rectification of various risk hazards, meticulous implementation of safety production measures, and resolute prevention of major and catastrophic accidents," the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's East China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station (hereinafter referred to as the East China Station) recently joined forces with the North China Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision Station (hereinafter referred to as the North China Station) to take swift action. Together, they formed a joint inspection team to conduct safety inspections on some of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment's directly managed nuclear technology utilization units in Shandong Province. Shandong currently has 19 such units directly managed by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, making it a major province in nuclear technology utilization. To ensure that this joint inspection achieves the goal of identifying...

2026-07-31

Russian flaw detection robots to be deployed for the first time at Egypt's El Dabaa NPP

Engineers from Russia's Ural Atomenergo and the Atomic Energy Non-Destructive Testing Center (NDTC) have developed an automated metal non-destructive testing system, which includes specialized inspection devices for reactor pressure vessel equipment. The system will be sent to Egypt's El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant for related equipment inspection. This is also the first deployment of such a standardized system at a nuclear power project outside Russia. The system consists of multiple robotic arms and a magnetic wheeled robot, capable of delivering ultrasonic flaw detection sensors and measuring devices to positions that are difficult for humans to access. The developer stated that the main goal of the system is to replace manual operations in high-radiation areas, reducing the risk of personnel entering hazardous zones for inspection tasks.

2026-07-30

Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency Holds Meeting on Uranium Mining Enterprise Regulation Implementation in Shymkent

On July 29, 2026, Deputy Director of the Atomic Energy Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan G.E. Sergazin conducted a working visit to Shymkent and held a meeting with heads and representatives of uranium mining enterprises to discuss the recently adopted amendments to national regulatory documents in the field of atomic energy use. The meeting focused on interpreting key changes in the new regulations, including modernized approaches to radioactive waste treatment, strengthened requirements for atomic energy use and radioactive waste management, and enhanced efficiency of the national regulatory mechanism. Participants also discussed the practical implementation of the new norms in the daily operations and compliance management of uranium mining enterprises. The meeting was conducted in an open dialogue format. ...

2026-07-30

International Students of the "Chinese Government Atomic Energy Scholarship" Program Visit China Isotope & Radiation Corporation

On July 22 and July 29, over 50 international students from more than 10 countries, including Egypt, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Ghana, the Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Bangladesh, Namibia, Nigeria, El Salvador, Sudan, Yemen, and Russia, who are part of the Chinese Government Atomic Energy Scholarship program, visited China Isotope & Radiation Corporation (CIRC). They experienced firsthand the vibrant vitality of China's nuclear technology application industry, enhancing their understanding and recognition of China's nuclear industry through tours and exchanges. First Stop: Atomic High-Tech Jinhui Radiation - When Nuclear Technology Enters Daily Life. The students visited Atomic High-Tech Jinhui Radiation to learn about the extensive applications of irradiation technology in medical sterilization, food preservation, aerospace testing, and other fields, and observed relevant process flows. A student from Pakistan exclaimed, "I never imagined irradiation technology had penetrated so deeply into various fields. This has given me a completely new understanding of the breadth of China's nuclear technology applications." The students engaged in lively interactions with technical staff on topics such as the safety and application prospects of irradiation technology.

2026-07-30

Russian regulator inspects nuclear fuel cycle safety compliance at Ural Electrochemical Plant

On July 27, the Department for Supervision of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities, Ship Nuclear Power Plants and Radiation Hazardous Facilities of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision of Russia conducted a routine on-site comprehensive inspection of the Ural Electrochemical Plant Joint-Stock Company located in Novosibirsk, focusing on verifying the enterprise's compliance with relevant federal laws, regulations, and regulatory license terms on the use of atomic energy. The inspection covered multiple aspects of the operational safety of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, including the implementation of responsibilities of the operating organization in safety assurance, maintenance of performance of important safety systems and components, safety control during technical process implementation, compliance with decommissioning requirements for nuclear facilities, and safety of radioactive waste treatment...

2026-07-30

Denison Phoenix In-Situ Recovery Uranium Mine Enters Full Construction Phase

Denison Mines Corp. of Canada announced on July 28 that the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, part of the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, has completed site preparation and transitioned from the preliminary engineering phase to full construction. Current project priorities include initiating the installation of the freeze wall around the Phase I mine. According to the company's disclosure, since site preparation and preliminary engineering began in March 2026, the project has substantially completed site clearing, advanced several time-critical civil works, and constructed construction management facilities. A temporary construction camp has also been installed and put into operation, increasing the on-site accommodation capacity of the Wheeler River project to nearly 400 people, providing conditions for the subsequent increase in construction personnel...

2026-07-29

US-based Lance uranium project withdraws 2026 production guidance; 2027 target remains unchanged.

Peninsula Energy has announced the withdrawal of its 2026 production guidance for the Lance uranium project in Wyoming, USA, while reaffirming its 2027 production target of 500,000 to 600,000 pounds of U3O8 (equivalent to 192–231 tonnes of urani

2026-07-27

Hengyang Deploys Measures to Advance the Development of the Nuclear Technology Application Industry Cluster

On the morning of July 22, Liu Zhongjie, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Committee and Mayor of Hengyang, presided over a special coordination meeting on the development of the nuclear technology application industry to discuss and advance

2026-07-27

Professor Liu Xiaodong and his delegation from East China University of Technology visited the CNNC Western Geological Exploration Center for exchanges and guidance.

On July 24, a five-member delegation led by Professors Liu Xiaodong and Pan Jiayong from East China University of Technology visited the CNNC Western Geological Exploration Center for professional exchanges. Wang Leli (Party Secretary), Wang Gui (Director

2026-07-27

Economic assessment for Swedish uranium project submitted; new law officially takes effect.

Canadian mining company District Metals Corp has filed a technical report on the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Viken energy-metal deposit in Sweden via the SEDAR+ system. This filing follows, by just a few days, the entry into force of leg

2026-07-27

CNNC 272 Uranium Industry and Fuqing Nuclear Power Sign Partnership Agreement to Enhance Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management

On July 24, Song Lin, Party Secretary and Chairman of Fuqing Nuclear Power, led a delegation to CNNC 272 Uranium Industry for a fact-finding visit and exchange. The visit included a symposium on safety and environmental protection and the signing of a &qu

2026-07-27