Nuclear Energy

• Cameco, Bruce Power extend nuclear fuel supply deal through to 2040

  At Cameco's facility in Port Hope, Ont., officials announced the extension of a deal first reached in 2017 for Cameco to supply Bruce Power's uranium and other nuclear needs. 

  Economy

  Apr 4
  
• Cameco multi-billion-dollar deal announced after Q4 results show loss

  President and CEO Tim Gitzel said the exact number for the uranium contract was confidential, but emphasized that this was a multi-billion-dollar contract.

  Economy

  Feb 9
  
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• Cameco Fuel Manufacturing in Port Hope, Ont. granted 20-year licence renewal

  The renewed licence is valid from March 1, 2023 until Feb. 28, 2043, at which time Cameco can request to renew the licence for another period.

  Economy

  Jan 18
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• 74% of Saskatchewan residents comfortable with nuclear reactor: poll

  The survey, released by Angus Reid, shows 74 per cent of respondents said they are comfortable with having a nuclear power plant in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• ‘Significant appeal’ for nuclear power in Canada amid global energy crisis: poll

  A majority of Canadians say they would like to see further development of nuclear power in the country amid a global energy crisis sparked by Russia’s war on Ukraine.

  Environment

  Jan 13
• Cameco and Brookfield Renewable acquiring Westinghouse Electric in $7.9-billion deal

  Saskatoon's Cameco has teamed up with Brookfield Renewable partners in acquiring nuclear power plant equipment maker Westinghouse Electric Company in a $7.9-billion deal.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2022
• Saskatchewan SMR concept met with varying opinions from researchers, community

  The provincial government has announced their plans to bring a small modular reactor (SMR) to Saskatchewan and has named Estevan as a potential location.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
• SaskPower chooses areas around Estevan and Elbow as possible nuclear reactor sites

  Both sites meet SMR facility criteria because of their proximity to a suitable water supply and availability of infrastructure like roads and emergency services.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2022
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• SaskPower small nuclear reactor site decision pushed back for more consultation

  Scott McGregor of SaskPower said the process of building small modular reactors is very long, and that a provincewide determination of where SMRs could go is underway.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• TC Energy interested in helping bring nuclear power to oilsands

  TC Energy's CEO told analysts on Friday he believes the oilsands are "an excellent use case" for small modular nuclear reactors.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022