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Japan-Kazakhstan cooperation moves to next level

New Nuclear

19 February 2013

A new memorandum of understanding signed by two Japanese companies and Kazakhstan's national nuclear centre will see technical cooperation towards the introduction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan taken to the next level.

Fuel cycle roundup #1

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

29 June 2012

• Energy Fuels to take over Denison assets
• Kazakh sulphuric acid facility completed
• Government support for Mecsek Hills

Kazakhstan reaffirms nuclear power commitment

Nuclear Policies

15 March 2012

Kazakhstan has not given up on its aim to build a nuclear power plant and intends to clarify its plans over the coming year, according to the country's ministers.

Storm rocks Kazakh uranium industry

Corporate

05 February 2013

UPDATED: Uranium mining in southern Kazakhstan's Sozak region was suspended after extreme weather brought down power lines and flooded villages.

Ukraine contract for international enrichment centre

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

01 June 2012

Russian-supplied fuel for Ukraine's nuclear power plants is to use uranium enriched at the International Uranium Enrichment Centre (IUEC) in Siberia, in which Ukraine holds a 10% stake. Armenia has also agreed to take a similar stake in the enrichment facility.

Kazakhstan continues front-end push

Exploration and Nuclear Fuel

03 February 2012

Kazakhstan has posted another year of record uranium production as it furthers its diversification into value-added nuclear fuel products.