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KazAtomProm chairman Shukeyev released from post
The decision was made on June 19, 2012 at the meeting of the board of Samruk-Kazyna, the company’s shareholder.
08 September 2012
Major benefit of hosting the international nuclear fuel bank is boosting Kazakhstan’s weight in the global non-proliferation endeavors
According to KazAtomProm Head Vladimir Shkolnik, the fact of hosting the facility amounts to global recognition of Kazakhstan’s industry specialists and scientists’ qualification.
22 August 2012
KazAtomProm Head on speculations over Kazakhstan allegedly serving Russia’s uranium interests
According to him, “Everything we do is targeted at maintaining parity with Russia within joint agreements”.
15 August 2012
Kazakhstan has no intention of supplying uranium to Iran: KazAtomProm Head
Mr. Vladimir Shkolnik emphasized that the international control system makes sure exported uranium is used for peaceful purposes only.
15 August 2012
KazAtomProm to raise its share in the national uranium reserves up to 52% in 2012
We hope to raise the Company’s uranium reserves by at least 250 000 tons by 2020: KazAtomProm Head.
15 August 2012
KazAtomProm Q2 uranium production figure stands at 5040 tons
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.
18 July 2012
Head of KazAtomProm told about nuclear reactor of his dream
Vladimir Shkolnik told about prospects of development of nuclear energy in Kazakhstan.
22 May 2012
Debates over expediency of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan still under way: KazAtomProm Head
Early May a State Agency for Atomic Power Industry was launched to regulate atomic power industry.
18 May 2012
Ulbinsk Plant selected as Nuclear Fuel Bank location
Experts checked both platforms and decided that Ulbinsk factory was the most suitable location: KazAtomProm head.
18 May 2012
Kazakhstani-Japanese JV SARECO to produce rare and rare earth metals in H2 2012
The shareholders are considering a feasibility study and are about to define parameters to expand the project: Vice Head of KazAtomProm.
03 May 2012
KazAtomProm Head reports to President Nazarbayev on the Company’s performance
In January – March the Company produced a total of 2 600 tons of uranium, 4% up against the Q1 2011.
23 April 2012
KazAtomProm to purchase a stake in the largest uranium processing company in the world by the year end
Relying on the infrastructure of the Uralsk Electrochemical Works, Russia and Kazakhstan have been working together to launch a joint uranium enrichment facility.
05 April 2012
Kazakhstan may purchase a $400-500 million stake in Russia’s Uralsk Electrochemical Works
Relying on the infrastructure of the Uralsk Electrochemical Works, Russia and Kazakhstan have been working together to launch a joint uranium enrichment facility.
24 February 2012
KazAtomProm announces its 2012 capital expenditures figure
In 2011 the Company produced a total of 19 450 tons of uranium, 9% up against 2010.
24 February 2012
KazAtomProm’s 2012 plans
KazAtomProm National Nuclear Company plans to inject over $20 million to finance geological exploration operations in 2012-2015: Company’s Head Vladimir Shkolnik.
06 February 2012
Kazakhstan national companies comment expected job cuts
Managers of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, KazAtomProm and KazMunaiGas spoke about the current and future optimization of their structures.
03 February 2012
Kazakhstan 2011 uranium production figure announced
KazAtomProm produced a total of 11 079 tons, 20% of global production.
03 February 2012
Solar batteries production plant near Astana to be launched by 2012
KazAtomProm and the French Commissariat plan to open a center for science, research and engineering of renewable sources of energy.
27 December 2011
Uranium production output announced
There will be some growth, but not very significant [in 2012]: Vladimir Shkolnik, KazAtomProm National Nuclear Company Head.
06 December 2011