Australia’s minister for the environment and energy has approved Vimy Resources’ development of the Mulga Rock uranium project. It is the final approval required for work to start on the project in Western Australia. world-nuclear-news.org

The U-Battery consortium, led by Urenco, has registered its micro-modular reactor technology for pre-licensing vendor design review with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). world-nuclear-news.org

Kepco seen as potential buyer for Toshiba’s ailing nuclear unit South Korean group, in contrast to rivals, is willing to look at Westinghouse deal. ft.com

Amid talk of ‘Western infiltration, a number of Iranian dual nationals held behind bars on charges of espionage, collaborating with hostile governments. haaretz.com