Tag Archives: low enriched uranium (LEU)

Liquid Nuclear Waste Convoys A Threat to the Waters of the Great Lakes via Niagara at Large

Posted on 2016/10/04 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Convoys Likely To Use Canada/U.S. Border Crossings in Greater Niagara Region “Such high-level radioactive liquid has never before been transported over public roads anywhere in North America.” A Message of Concern from the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility – a … Continue reading →

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IAEA and Kazakhstan agree to create nuclear fuel bank via World Nuclear News

Posted on 2015/08/29 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Kazakhstan today signed an agreement to set up a low-enriched uranium (LEU) fuel ‘bank’ in Oskemen, Kazakhstan. Operated by Kazakhstan and expected to start operations in 2017, the IAEA LEU Bank will be … Continue reading →

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Kazakhstan to Host International Uranium Fuel Bank via The New York Times

Posted on 2015/06/11 by yukimiyamotodepaul

VIENNA — An international uranium fuel bank will open in Kazakhstan in two years, partly funded by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett, after the board of the U.N. nuclear agency approved a hosting agreement on Thursday with the Central Asian country. … Continue reading →

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Syria agrees to return highly enriched uranium to China via AL-Monitor

Posted on 2015/04/23 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Syria is willing to give up a small amount of highly enriched uranium (HEU) and to convert a nuclear research reactor near Damascus that uses this dangerous material to one that is fueled by low enriched uranium (LEU), nuclear experts … Continue reading →

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