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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Pentagon Seeks Options After Niger Revokes U.S. Military Accord
Niger objected to questions from the U.S. about ties to Russia and Iran. Niger ordered the 1,000 American military personnel in the country to immediately leave over the…
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House Passes Ban on Russian Uranium Imports for Nuclear Power
The measure provides an emergency measure in case no other sources are available to the U.S. The House of Representatives passed a ban this week on the import…
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Tribal Lands at Grand Canyon Declared a National Monument
The president says no uranium mining will occur on sacred lands. President Joe Biden declared nearly one million acres of tribal land at the Grand Canyon to be…
Read MoreAdvanced Nuclear Production Funding Awarded by DOE
The funds are intended to accelerate research for commercial-scale uranium The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that they are awarding $150 million to speed up the production…
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