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Japan  : 31 January 2012 more...
A team of international nuclear safety experts has reviewed Japan's procedure to confirm the safety of its nuclear plants as dire economic conditions grip the country's power industry.
Japan  : 25 January 2012 more...
Huge energy imports last year caused Japan to record a rare trade deficit. Manufacturing was hit by the tsunami, but the use of fossil fuels to replace shut-down nuclear plants was a bigger factor.
Japan  : 24 January 2012 more...
A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency has kicked off its review of Japanese nuclear safety tests with a series of open meetings in Japan.
Japan  : 19 January 2012 more...
Pictures from a remote examination of Fukushima Daiichi 2 have yet to bring new information on the state of the ruined reactor core.
Japan  : 18 January 2012 more...
In a move that will bring Japan more into line with the US licensing system, the government will consider a proposal to set 40 years as the standard lifespan for the country's nuclear reactors, with a possible extension to 60 years if plants meet stringent safety criteria.
Japan  : 16 January 2012 more...
While reviews of initial stress test results for Japanese reactors are progressing, it could still be several months before the first restart approval comes. The shutdown of unit 2 of the Ikata nuclear power plant for a periodic inspection means that only five of the country's 54 power reactors are now in operation.
Korea  : 04 January 2012 more...
Korea Resources Corporation (Kores) has agreed to invest $3.5 million over two years for a 50% stake in the Mkuju South uranium project in Tanzania.
Japan  : 30 December 2011 more...
The Japanese government's response as the Fukushima nuclear accident developed saw flawed organisation and communication, while the site was inadequately prepared and operators made mistakes.
Japan  : 21 December 2011 more...
A roadmap setting out the mid- to long-term activities needed for the decommissioning of the damaged Fukushima Daiichi reactors has been released. The plan envisages decommissioning activities being completed within 30 to 40 years.
Japan  : 19 December 2011 more...
New cost estimates for nuclear power generation in Japan are over 50% higher than previous figures, but are still comparable to costs for wind and geothermal generation and competitive with fossil fuels.