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Africa's uranium business turns riskyNiamey, Niger (UPI) Sep 24, 2010 Suddenly, the uranium mining industry is becoming a risky business, it seems. Islamic militants who kidnapped seven people at a French-owned uranium mine in Niger Sept. 16 have warned Western firms that "steal our wealth to leave promptly." In recent months, the steep rise in the price of uranium oxide, used to fuel nuclear power plants, has attracted Canadian, Australian and Chinese companies to challenge the monopoly in Niger held by France's state-owned nuclear giant, Areva. ... read more |
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Cairo (AFP) Sept 18, 2010Egypt's plan to build four nuclear powerplants by 2025 underscores the emerging interest in atomic energy across the Middle East, where even oil-rich nations such as Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are eyeing fossil fuel alternatives to satisfy growing demand. In the region and beyond all eyes are on Iran, which says it is firing up its first nuclear reactor before the end of this year, ... more  
Washington (UPI) Sep 17, 2010 Nuclear power use is growing worldwide but the high costs of setting up plants, disposing of waste and worries over abuse are holding back expansion, a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said. "To enable an expansion of nuclear power, it must overcome critical challenges in cost, waste disposal and proliferation concerns while maintaining its currently excellent saf ... more 
Buenos Aires (UPI) Sep 17, 2010 Argentina is moving forward with a long-term strategy to expand its nuclear program that includes the building of a new plant and refurbishment of existing heavy-water reactors. Argentina and South Korea this week signed a memorandum of understanding that will see Korean expertise being deployed in both new and existing nuclear power installations to bolster the national grid. Wi ... more |
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Mexico deactivates nuclear plant in path of Hurricane KarlXalapa, Mexico (AFP) Sept 17, 2010 Mexico's only nuclear generator was deactivated as Hurricane Karl roared towards Mexico's Gulf coast, Veracruz state governor Fidel Herrera said Friday. "We decided, at an appropriate time yesterday (Thursday) to close activities at the nuclear plant to avoid risks," Herrera said. The Laguna Verde electrical plant, north of the port of Veracruz, produces some three percent of national energy consumption. Hurricane Karl, packing winds of up to 120 miles (195 kilometers) an hour, was forecast ... read more |
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