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Iran, under global sanctions for its nuclear enrichment programme, on Tuesday launched a new uranium production facility and began operations in two extraction mines.

• 09 апреля 2013, 12:35

World powers were offering Iran a softening of sanctions in exchange for concessions over its controversial nuclear program.

• 26 февраля 2013, 16:27

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.

• 07 февраля 2013, 12:35

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.

• 24 января 2013, 13:29

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.

• 01 ноября 2012, 23:43

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.

• 31 октября 2012, 16:44

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.

• 30 октября 2012, 11:26

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.

• 10 октября 2012, 18:56

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.

• 27 августа 2012, 10:34

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 августа 2012, 15:44

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

• 15 августа 2012, 23:21

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

• 15 августа 2012, 17:04

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

• 15 августа 2012, 15:33

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 июля 2012, 18:58

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.

• 15 июля 2012, 13:54

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.

• 02 июля 2012, 11:32

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

• 23 апреля 2012, 13:33

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

• 05 апреля 2012, 12:33

Kazakhstan manufacturers have asked Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (national railroad company) to speed up uranium deliveries to China.

• 20 марта 2012, 15:39

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

• 24 февраля 2012, 14:35