Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) to Discontinue Development of the MAPLE Reactors

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 16 /CNW/ - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is announcing that, after careful review and analysis, it will discontinue development work of the MAPLE reactors located at its Chalk River Laboratories, effective immediately. This decision is based on a series of reviews that considered, among other things, the costs of further development, as well as the time frame and risks involved with continuing the project.