Hydro-Quebec said it will pay CAD3.2bn to buy most of debt-laden New Brunswick Power’s generating facilities in an agreement that excludes the latter’s transmission and distribution assets. First announced in October and followed by public criticism, the new acquisition price is scaled back from CAD4.75bn. Hydro-Quebec will purchase the bulk of NB Power’s generating assets …
The burgeoning construction of nuclear newbuild in Asia and the concerns over fuel security to power these plants is to increase international merger and acquisition activity to ensure supplies of uranium, according to a Nomura International report. “The key feature of worldwide uranium resource distribution is that a couple of countries own most of the …
Cameco Corporation says it expects to have enough water pumped out of its flooded Cigar Lake uranium mine to resume development by April. CFO Kim Goheen said most of the water has been pumped out with the level down to 475-480m and the refurbishment of the main shaft three-quarters complete. “De-watering, and work to secure …
South Korea’s Samsung C&T and the state-run Korea Electric Power Corp are looking to invest US$6bn in a renewable power project in Ontario, Canada. The proposed wind and solar clusters are expected to generate around 2.5GW of power by 2016, enough to meet around four per cent of the province’s electricity demand. According to Samsung, …
Canada’s natural wealth above ground is legendary. However, underground lie vast resources that arguably are less breath-taking, yet their expansion plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.
Alberta offers the promise of huge oil reserves on America’s front door step. IFandP asks what the benefits and potential pitfalls are.
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