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Materials Science & Technology
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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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NWMO chooses vendors for Canadian repository
Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization has selected five companies it is to work with to design and plan the organization’s proposed deep geologic repository for spent nuclear fuel. As the owner of the project, the NWMO will be working with WSP Canada, Peter Kiewit Sons (Kiewit), Hatch Ltd., Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada, and Kinectrics.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Innovation Roles for Nuclear
Monday, August 7, 2023|10:30AM–12:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
Session Chairs:
Tim Crook (Blue Wave AI Labs)
Bill Rosko (Framatome)
Track Organizer:
Ken Lowery, P.E. (Southern Nuclear)
Knowledge Manager:
Mikayla Florez
This session will explore the perspectives of utilities, partner vendors, and other commercial players involved in isotope production within North America, focusing on key isotopes such as Co-60, Lu-177, Mo-99, and Ac-225. Industry experts will discuss the medical and industrial applications of these isotopes, current challenges (including geopolitical tensions, production, handling, and transport), and cutting-edge innovations poised to shape the future landscape of this sector. The panel will underscore the importance of strategic partnerships to develop a reliable and sufficient supply of essential isotopes for the Americas, emphasizing not only the economic opportunities, but also the societal benefits of such collaborations.
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