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Kazatomprom updates 2024 uranium production guidance
Kazakhstan’s national atomic company and leading uranium producer, Kazatomprom, has revised its 2024 production guidance from 21,000–22,500 tonnes of uranium to 22,500–23,500 tonnes (11,600–12,600tU on an attributable basis). This update follows a 5% production increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, attributed to the resumption of 2023 drilling works. The company stated that the additional uranium produced will be used to replenish its inventories. Kazatomprom has secured…
SRPC proposes 6,000 MW reverse capacity upgrade for Raigarh-Pugalur HVDC system
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High AT&C losses, modest tariff hikes continue to strain India’s power distribution sector
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Siemens launches SIMOCODE M-CP for advanced motor management in MCCs
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SolarfiX India ropes in Japan-based Kanemasa for solar module manufacturing in India
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