Russian nuclear fuel manufacturer TVEL has signed a contract with the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIEA) for the supply of fuel to the Chinese Experimental Fast Reactor (CEFR). world-nuclear-news.org

Bruce Power began its Life-Extension Program on Jan. 1, 2016, which will see the site operate through 2064. As part of the life extension, the Major Component Replacement (MCR) Project will take place in Units 3-8 beginning in 2020. nuclearstreet.com

With constant emphasis on slapping a ban on the use of imported coal and furnace oil in electricity production, Pakistan is mulling over putting a brake on the installation of nuclear power plants in future because of concern over the high cost of production. tribune.com.pk

Workers at the USA’s only underground nuclear waste repository stowed two pallets of drums deep underground Wednesday for the first time in nearly three years. usatoday.com