Trump grants extension for nuclear fuel recommendations

Flagstaff, Ariz. • A U.S. task force has been given more time to recommend ways to revive domestic uranium mining as it lags amid low prices and global competition.The Nuclear Fuel Working Group had been expected to deliver recommendations to President Donald Trump last week. But the Commerce Department says Trump granted a 30-day extension.Uranium mining interests say the global market for uranium ore is vulnerable to political turmoil.They want Trump to boost U.S. demand to help domestic