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The decision was made on June 19, 2012 at the meeting of the board of Samruk-Kazyna, the company’s shareholder.

According to KazAtomProm Head Vladimir Shkolnik, the fact of hosting the facility amounts to global recognition of Kazakhstan’s industry specialists and scientists’ qualification.

According to him, “Everything we do is targeted at maintaining parity with Russia within joint agreements”.

Mr. Vladimir Shkolnik emphasized that the international control system makes sure exported uranium is used for peaceful purposes only.

We hope to raise the Company’s uranium reserves by at least 250 000 tons by 2020: KazAtomProm Head.

The conference will take place from September 17 to September 25 in Vienna.

KazAtomProm is Kazakhstan's major exporter of uranium and its compounds, rare metals, nuclear fuel for nuclear power stations, special equipment, technologies and dual-usage materials.

Vladimir Shkolnik told about prospects of development of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.

Early May a State Agency for Atomic Power Industry was launched to regulate atomic power industry.

Experts checked both platforms and decided that Ulbinsk factory was the most suitable location: KazAtomProm head.

The shareholders are considering a feasibility study and are about to define parameters to expand the project: Vice Head of KazAtomProm.

In January – March the Company produced a total of 2 600 tons of uranium, 4% up against the Q1 2011.

Relying on the infrastructure of the Uralsk Electrochemical Works, Russia and Kazakhstan have been working together to launch a joint uranium enrichment facility.

Relying on the infrastructure of the Uralsk Electrochemical Works, Russia and Kazakhstan have been working together to launch a joint uranium enrichment facility.

In 2011 the Company produced a total of 19 450 tons of uranium, 9% up against 2010.

KazAtomProm National Nuclear Company plans to inject over $20 million to finance geological exploration operations in 2012-2015: Company’s Head Vladimir Shkolnik.

Managers of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, KazAtomProm and KazMunaiGas spoke about the current and future optimization of their structures.

KazAtomProm produced a total of 11 079 tons, 20% of global production.

KazAtomProm and the French Commissariat plan to open a center for science, research and engineering of renewable sources of energy.

There will be some growth, but not very significant [in 2012]: Vladimir Shkolnik, KazAtomProm National Nuclear Company Head.