Kazakhstan planning to boost uranium extraction
The uranium production output in Kazakhstan made up 20 900 tons in 2012. In 2011 the country’s share in global uranium supplies stood at 35%.
Iran opens new uranium production facility: TV
Iran, under global sanctions for its nuclear enrichment programme, on Tuesday launched a new uranium production facility and began operations in two extraction mines.
World powers give Iran new offer at crunch talks
World powers were offering Iran a softening of sanctions in exchange for concessions over its controversial nuclear program.
N. Korean nuclear test could be tricky to detect
North Korea has vowed to carry out a third nuclear test, but scientists and concerned foreign governments may have a tough time verifying the actions of the reclusive state.
Kazakhstan announces 2012 uranium production figure
According to the KazAtomProm’s Press Service, Kazakhstan retains its title of the uranium production leader as it supplies about 37% of uranium to global markets.
KazAtomProm announces Jan-Sep uranium production figure
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.
Iran temporarily put nuclear bomb ambitions on hold: Barak
Iran averted a showdown over its nuclear programme by putting a third of its medium-enriched uranium to civilian use, but the respite may be short-lived, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan’s uranium-polluted rivers threaten Central Asia
Regional risks of degradation and destruction of uranium tailing dumps are high and many of the dumps in Kyrgyzstan are located very close to water resources.
Iran could make the bomb within 10 months: experts
Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make an atomic bomb within two to four months and then would need an additional eight to 10 months to build the device.
BHP offloads Australian uranium project to Cameco
BHP Billiton on Monday said it was selling one of Australia's largest underdeveloped uranium mines to Cameco for US$430 million, just days after delaying its Olympic Dam copper and uranium project.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
US charges Iranian, Chinese on Iran enrichment
The US on Friday announced charges against an Iranian citizen and Chinese resident for allegedly trying to export nuclear-related material to help Tehran enrich uranium.
Kim Jong-Il ordered uranium bombs: reports
The late North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il ordered his scientists to produce "a massive amount" of uranium bombs, according to internal regime documents, reports in Japan said Monday.
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.
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.
Manufacturers call Kazakhstan Temir Zholy to speed up uranium deliveries to China
Kazakhstan manufacturers have asked Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (national railroad company) to speed up uranium deliveries to China.