WISE Uranium Project: 2006 News Archive

(last updated 14 Apr 2007)

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2006 NEWS

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• December 30, 2006: China National Nuclear Corp. interested in Northern Territory uranium deposits (Australia)

• December 29, 2006: U.S. DOL issues final rule governing its responsibilities under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act

• December 29, 2006: Australian Prime Minister's taskforce releases final review of Australian uranium mining and nuclear energy policy, proposing expansion of uranium mining and uranium exports, establishment of uranium enrichment industry, and construction of 25 power reactors

• December 28, 2006: Langer Heinrich mine produces first yellow cake (Namibia)

• December 26, 2006: IAEA concerned that tracking of uranium may not be assured as many new players enter uranium business

• December 25, 2006: Tailings pipeline bursts at Jaduguda (India)

• December 22, 2006: License renewal application for Hobson In Situ Leach processing plant (Texas)

• December 21, 2006: Petition with 7,700 signatures submitted against granting of 200 uranium prospection applications in West Uusimaa (Finland)

• December 21, 2006: Truck hauling low-grade uranium overturns on U.S. highway exit in North Carolina

• December 21, 2006: Black Lake Denesuline First Nation options reserve lands to CanAlaska Uranium Ltd for uranium exploration (Saskatchewan)

• December 2006: DRIRE considers necessity of additional impermeable covers on uranium mill tailings deposits in Limousin area (France)

• December 19, 2006: Sparton Resources investigates potential of Chinese high uranium coal ash for uranium extraction

• December 18, 2006: U.S. DOE completes shipment of 6,000 Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride cylinders from Oak Ridge (Tennessee) to planned deconversion plant at Piketon (Ohio)

• December 18, 2006: Uran Ltd enters into agreement for development of Surskoye and Gurevskoye uranium deposits, Dnepropetrovsk region (Ukraine)

• December 18, 2006: Controversy on first Australian uranium shipment to Taiwan

• December 2006: French Geological Survey calls for improvements in environmental monitoring of decommissioned uranium mine sites in Limousin area

• December 16, 2006: Protest in Irkutsk against planned international enrichment center at Angarsk (Russia)

• December 15, 2006: Uranium spot price jumps to US$ 72.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• December 15, 2006: Russia's Tenex seeks participation in Olympic Dam uranium mine expansion project (Australia)

• December 15, 2006: Kyrgyzstan asks for Russian help with uranium mill tailings reclamation

• December 14, 2006: UK Environment Agency invites comment on review of radioactive waste authorisations for BNGSL Capenhurst site

• December 13, 2006: Large uranium mine in South Yakutia to be opened in 2010 (Russia)

• December 13, 2006: U.S. NRC holds public meeting on consideration of rulemaking to reduce the likelihood of funding shortfalls for decommissioning under the License Termination Rule

• December 13, 2006: Uramin starts environmental impact study of Trekkopje uranium mine project (Namibia)

• December 12, 2006: Relocation of Wismut's landmark Paitzdorf waste rock piles completed (Germany)

• December 12, 2006: Goliad County establishes uranium research and advisory committee in view of ongoing uranium exploration (Texas)

• December 12, 2006: Depleted uranium bullets recovered near Presevo in southern Serbia

• December 8, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 65.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• December 8, 2006: Areva invests in production increase at Muyunkum ISL mine (Kazakhstan)

• December 8, 2006: Production shortfall expected at Navoi uranium processing plant (Uzbekistan)

• December 7, 2006: Protests against uranium hexafluoride rail transport from Pierrelatte (France) to Gronau (Germany)

• December 7, 2006: Production starts at Zarechnoye uranium in-situ leach mine (Kazakhstan)

• December 6, 2006: Australian parliamentary committee approves uranium exports to China

• December 4, 2006: Australian parliamentary committee report recommends removal of all impediments to uranium industry

• December 3, 2006: Protest in Irkutsk against planned international enrichment center at Angarsk and against import of depleted uranium tails from Western Europe to Russia

• December 3, 2006: North Korea offers export of uranium to Russia

• December 2, 2006: Public comment invited on the Draft Project-Specific Guidelines and Scoping Document for the proposed Midwest uranium mine development project (Saskatchewan)

• December 1, 2006: Demonstration against reopening of Sierra Pintada uranium mine (Argentina)

• December 1, 2006: CNSC to hold hearing on proposed changes at Key Lake mill to reduce contaminant concentrations in mill effluent (Saskatchewan)

• November 30, 2006: Final Environmental Assessment finds no significant environmental impact for PRI's Reynolds Ranch uranium in-situ leach project (Wyoming)

• November 30, 2006: US company ready to deliver uranium to India

• November 29, 2006: Ministerie van VROM invites comments on environmental assessment for further capacity increase of Urenco's Almelo enrichment plant to 4500 t SWU (Netherlands)

• November 29, 2006: Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation options reserve lands to CanAlaska Uranium Ltd for uranium exploration (Saskatchewan)

• November 29, 2006: ERA to construct processing plant for stockpiled lateritic ore at Ranger mine (Australia)

• November 28, 2006: International enrichment center to be established at Angarsk enrichment plant (Russia)

• November 27, 2006: CNSC inviting submissions on upgrade of incinerator at Cameco Blind River uranium refinery (Ontario)

• November 24, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 64.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• November 24, 2006: Canadian firm ready for uranium exploration in India

• November 24, 2006: Laramide Resources Ltd commissions Scoping Study of its Westmoreland uranium deposit in Queensland (Australia)

• November 24, 2006: Germany sets 2 µg/L uranium standard for bottled mineral waters designated as suitable for babies

• November 23, 2006: Inuit organization ready to give uranium mining another chance (Nunavut)

• November 23, 2006: Lutselk'e Dene First Nation remains opposed to uranium mining (Northwest Territories)

• November 23, 2006: Paladin announces 9% increase in Langer Heinrich uranium resources and grant of exploration license for adjacent area (Namibia)

• November 23, 2006: Heathgate seeks mining lease extension for Beverley uranium mine (Australia)

• November 23, 2006: Exploration licences granted for the Trekkopje Uranium Project (Namibia)

• November 23, 2006: Study finds almost doubled cancer rate among Aborigines near Ranger mine (Australia)

• November 22, 2006: U.S. NRC approves relaxed Radium-226 standard for topsoil covers at Umetco Gas Hills uranium mill site (Wyoming)

• November 22, 2006: Mining industry loses appeal against tightened groundwater standard for uranium in New Mexico

• November 21, 2006: Australian Prime Minister's taskforce releases draft review of Australian uranium mining and nuclear energy policy, proposing expansion of uranium mining and uranium exports, establishment of uranium enrichment industry, and construction of 25 power reactors

• November 20, 2006: CNSC to hold hearing on Cameco's application to extend the expiry date of its operating licence for the decommissioned Beaverlodge mill and mine site (Saskatchewan)

• November 20, 2006: Strathmore purchases land for potential uranium mill site in Ambrosia Lake (New Mexico)

• November 17, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 63.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• November 16, 2006: South Dakota issues Draft In Situ Leach Mine Regulations for Public Review

• November 16, 2006: Uranium Energy Corp initiates ISL mine permitting at its Goliad Project in South Texas

• November 16, 2006: Protests in Gronau (Germany) against uranium hexafluoride rail transport arriving from Pierrelatte (France)

• November 16, 2006: India presses Australia to export uranium

• November 15, 2006: U.S. Navy submits Decommissioning Assessment of DU indoor test range at Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Virginia

• November 15, 2006: China hoping for Canada to lift restrictions on uranium exports

• November 15, 2006: Australia paves the way for uranium exports to Indonesia

• November 14, 2006: NGOs oppose proposed uranium mining at Kayelekera (Malawi)

• November 14, 2006: CRIIRAD finds unexpected radionuclide concentrations in slurries at Comurhex Malvési conversion plant (France)

• November 13, 2006: U.S. DOE plans to sell more uranium from inventories

• November 13, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches $62.50 per lb U3O8 (UxC)

• November 13, 2006: Australian Government compiles uranium industry's Christmas list

• November 11, 2006: U.S. DOE plans downblending of enriched uranium for reactor fuel

• November 10, 2006: Ecodefense calls for legal action against Urenco for DU exports to Russia

• November 10, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 61.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• November 9, 2006: Serious production setback at McClean Lake mine (Saskatchewan)

• November 8, 2006: Blockade of Almelo enrichment plant (The Netherlands) against depleted uranium exports to Russia

• November 8, 2006: Russia consolidates uranium production assets in new company

• November 8, 2006: Russia considers mining uranium in Bulgaria

• November 6, 2006: Forsys initiates Pre-Feasibility Study for Valencia uranium project (Namibia)

• November 6, 2006: Blockade of Gronau enrichment plant (Germany) against upcoming depleted uranium export to Russia

• November 5, 2006: Permission of relaxed groundwater restoration standards matter of habit with shutdown of uranium in situ leach facilities in Texas

• November 5, 2006: NGOs issue report on the limitations of safeguards for the proposed export of Australian uranium to China and India

• November 4, 2006: Taskforce to endorse nuclear power for Australia

• November 3, 2006: Uzbekistan to start uranium deliveries to Japan in 2007

• November 2, 2006: 16,000 signatures for a petition against uranium mining in Slovakia handed over

• November 2, 2006: Public hearing for discussion of the reclamation of the abandoned Sierra Pintada uranium mine suspended (Argentina)

• November 2, 2006: JNFL produces first mixed oxides for MOX fuel (Japan)

• November 1, 2006: U.S. Army must remove depleted uranium stored at former Gore conversion plant (Oklahoma)

• November 1, 2006: Geothermal power for Beverley uranium mine? (South Australia)

• October 29, 2006: Construction commences at Georges Besse II centrifuge enrichment plant (France)

• October 29, 2006: CNEA opens information centre on the proposed reopening of the Sierra Pintada uranium mine (Argentina)

• October 27, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 60.25 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• October 27, 2006: U.S. NRC issues revised Decommissioning Guidance for Materials Licensees

• October 27, 2006: Russia plans to invest 20 billion rubles in CIS uranium mining by 2020

• October 26, 2006: UK Health Protection Agency issues "Comparison of Processes and Procedures for Setting Standards - Chemicals, Ionising Radiation, Non-ionising Radiation" for comment

• October 26, 2006: Low-cost reclamation of Aktau tailings to begin from 2007 (Kazakhstan)

• October 25, 2006: ERA plans to mill more stockpiled low-grade ore, extending operational life of Ranger mill by six years (Australia)

• October 24, 2006: European Union plans to procure more uranium from Kazakhstan

• October 23, 2006: Workers exposed to hydrogen fluoride (HF) release at Areva NP, Inc., Richland nuclear fuel plant (Washington)

• October 23, 2006: USEC finishes cleanup of technetium-contaminated uranium inventories

• October 23, 2006: Areva is opening office in Baker Lake to garner support for its proposed uranium mine (Nunavut)

• October 23, 2006: Second water inflow will delay Cigar Lake mine construction by at least a year - complete flooding expected (Saskatchewan)

• October 19, 2006: Omegacorp has applied for mining license for Kariba uranium mine project (Zambia)

• October 18, 2006: Production setback at Ranger mine continuing (Australia)

• October 18, 2006: Water well permit denied for uranium exploration in Goliad (Texas)

• October 18, 2006: Russia seeking uranium imports from Australia

• October 17, 2006: Crow Butte Resources requests permission for increased plant throughput at in-situ leach mine (Nebraska)

• October 17, 2006: Nuclear Installations Inspectorate presses British Nuclear Group to deal with hazard from uranium hexafluoride tails stored at Capenhurst (United Kingdom)

• October 17, 2006: Large cohort study on lung cancer among former Wismut uranium miners shows longer latency period and slower decrease with time since exposure than anticipated

• October 16, 2006: District serves showcause notice on Uranium Corporation of India for unauthorised mining in Fuljhari, Turamdih (Jharkhand)

• October 14, 2006: City council of Košice adopts resolution against uranium mining at Jahodná (Slovakia)

• October 13, 2006: Sequoyah Fuels issues Environmental Report for Reclamation Plan of former Gore conversion plant (Oklahoma)

• October 13, 2006: Opposition against uranium exploration in Jämtland, Sweden

• October 13, 2006: Goliad County officials pass resolution against uranium mining (Texas)

• October 12, 2006: IRSN demands cleanup of soil contaminated from spills at Comurhex Malvési plant (France)

• October 12, 2006: Protest in Moscow against import of depleted uranium tails from Germany to Russia

• October 11, 2006: South African government grants mining right for Dominion uranium project

• October 10, 2006: Swedish government grants permission to drill the Tåsjö and Kläppibäcken uranium exploration projects

• October 10, 2006: Areva submits application for uranium exploration in southern Finland

• October 10, 2006: Finnish government permits uranium exploration in Northern Karelia

• October 7, 2006: Energy Fuels Resources Corp. plans new uranium mill in Paradox Valley (Colorado)

• October 6, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 56.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• October 6, 2006: Planning for management of abandoned uranium mill tailings in Tajikistan begins

• October 6, 2006: Mitsui & Co., Ltd. to participate in development of Yuzhnaya uranium mine in Russia

• October 5, 2006: Draft Environmental Impact Assessment for Kayelekera Uranium Project submitted; comments invited (Malawi)

• October 5, 2006: Australia considers uranium exports to Mexico

• October 2, 2006: South Australian Premier rules out uranium mine at Myponga Reservoir

• September 30, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 55.75 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• September 29, 2006: U.S. EPA picks plan for Midnite uranium mine cleanup (Washington)

• September 29, 2006: License issued for Honeymoon in-situ leach uranium project (Australia)

• September 28, 2006: U.S. EPA settles with United Nuclear to investigate contamination at former Church Rock uranium mine and mill site (New Mexico)

• September 27, 2006: U.S. NRC approves reclamation performed on Lucky Mc uranium mill tailings (Wyoming)

• September 27, 2006: Duke, Cogema, Stone & Webster file license application for MOX fuel plant in South Carolina

• September 25, 2006: U.S. NRC staff determines that a third five-year postponement of inititation of decommissioning of the Sweetwater uranium mill site should be granted (Wyoming)

• September 25, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches $54.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)

• September 25, 2006: South Korea signs deal with Uzbekistan for uranium deliveries

• September 22, 2006: U.S. NRC exempts uranium wastes arising from drinking water treatment from licensing requirement

• September 21, 2006: Opposition against development of Novazza uranium deposit (Italy)

• September 20, 2006: U.S. NRC approves groundwater restoration performed at Irigaray ISL site; primary standards not met (Wyoming)

• September 20, 2006: Japan and Uzbekistan sign agreement for development of uranium industry

• September 19, 2006: Restart of Kingsville Dome and Rosita ISL mines delayed (Texas)

• September 19, 2006: Vasquez ISL mine production below expectations (Texas)

• September 18, 2006: Denison Mines Inc and International Uranium Corp (IUC) announce merger

• September 16, 2006: Public hearing announced on reopening of Sierra Pintada uranium mine (Argentina)

• September 15, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 53.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• September 15, 2006: U.S. and Russia sign liability protocol for plutonium disposition program

• September 14, 2006: International Uranium Corp. reopens Pandora uranium/vanadium mine (Utah)

• September 13, 2006: Sinosteel Corp. first Chinese company to acquire majority stake in uranium mine project in Australia

• September 13, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for disposal of DU-contaminated military vehicles at hazardous waste disposal site in Idaho

• September 13, 2006: Utah Radiation Control Board clears the way for challenge of alternate feed material processing permit at White Mesa mill

• September 12, 2006: Cameco interested in Bulgaria's uranium production

• September 12, 2006: European Court of Justice denies Euratom jurisdiction over foreign uranium subject to contract enrichment

• September 12, 2006: U.S. NRC releases Safety Evaluation Report for the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio

• September 12, 2006: New study shows environmental pollution from abandoned uranium mines in Cave Hills area, but no health problems determined (South Dakota)

• September 12, 2006: Gulf War syndrome does not exist, a study sponsored by the U.S. Veterans Administration finds

• September 11, 2006: U.S. NRC staff recommends extension of license terms for nuclear fuel facilities from 10 to 40 years

• September 11, 2006: Protests at public hearing on Pulivendula uranium mine project (Andhra Pradesh, India)

• September 8, 2006: Korea Resources forms uranium joint venture in Uzbekistan

• September 8, 2006: Equinox Minerals is re-evaluating the potential for a significant uranium by-product from its Lumwana copper mine project (Zambia)

• September 7, 2006: Phase 1 Feasibility Study finds Ezulwini gold/uranium mine project viable (South Africa)

• September 7, 2006: State to begin abandoned mine reclamation for unsecured uranium mines in Labyrinth Canyon area (Utah)

• September 6, 2006: U.S. NRC approves relaxed groundwater standards at Western Nuclear, Inc.'s Split Rock uranium mill tailings site (Wyoming), allowing for continued contamination of clean groundwater by the progressing contaminant plume and for drinking water wells becoming unsuitable for domestic use in the future

• September 6, 2006: NGOs urge Japanese Government to oppose India-US nuclear deal

• September 6, 2006: NGO criticizes EIA for Pulivendula uranium mine project, Andhra Pradesh (India)

• September 5, 2006: Strathmore Minerals Corp. initiates mining permit application process for Roca Honda deposit (New Mexico)

• September 4, 2006: Australian Parliament Committee holds hearing on uranium exports to China, invites comment

• September 1, 2006: U.S. NRC releases draft Safety Evaluation Report for the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio

• August 2006: Decision on restart of uranium in-situ leach mining at Christensen Ranch still pending (Wyoming)

• August 2006: U.S. DOE releases Draft Remedial Action Plan for Moab uranium mill tailings relocation (Utah)

• August 31, 2006: Submissions published for review of Australian uranium mining and nuclear energy policy

• August 31, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 52.00 per lb U3O8, topping highest IAEA/NEA cost category of US$ 130 / kg U (US$ 50 per lb U3O8) (TradeTech)

• August 30, 2006: High Plains Uranium, Inc., is planning uranium in-situ leach mine at Allemand-Ross property in Wyoming

• August 30, 2006: Malawian rights groups petition government against tax break for Kayelekera uranium mine project

• August 29, 2006: March against reopening of Sierra Pintada uranium mine (Argentina)

• August 29, 2006: Kazakhstan to increase uranium exports to Japan

• August 29, 2006: SXR Uranium One Inc. Board approves development of Honeymoon In-Situ Leach (ISL) Uranium Project (South Australia)

• August 29, 2006: Groundbreaking ceremony for the LES enrichment plant project in Lea County, New Mexico

• August 26, 2006: ATSDR finds No Apparent Public Health Hazard at Nuclear Fuel Services' Erwin plant (Tennessee)

• August 25, 2006: India's heavy water reactor programme could be hampered by shortage of fuel

• August 24, 2006: IEER issues critical assessment of management of Fernald Silo wastes (Ohio)

• August 24, 2006: U.S. NRC takes regulatory oversight of USEC centrifuge enrichment lead cascade, authorizes processing of radioactive material

• August 22, 2006: Flooding of southern part of former Ronneburg uranium underground mine completed (Germany)

• August 21, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches $48.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)

• August 18, 2006: Kyrgyzstan announces tender for majority stake in Kara Balta uranium mill

• August 16, 2006: U.S. NRC issues license amendment approving Soil Decommissioning Plan at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• August 15, 2006: Investigation into groundwater contamination at former JJ Number 1 / L-Bar Mine (New Mexico)

• August 14, 2006: Intermediate cover on Basin B of Culmitzsch uranium mill tailings deposit completed (Germany)

• August 10, 2006: U.S. EPA releases Draft White Paper on proposed modification of EPA's radiation risk models based on BEIR VII

• August 10, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Renewal of the Operating License for the Honeywell Metropolis Works Uranium Conversion Facility in Metropolis, Illinois

• August 9, 2006: United Nuclear granted relaxed radium groundwater standard at Church Rock uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• August 9, 2006: No depleted uranium detected in deer tissue from DU impact area of Jefferson Proving Ground (Indiana)

• August 4, 2006: Database to be extended for study on cancer incidence among residents at former Monticello uranium mill site (Utah)

• August 2, 2006: U.S. NRC staff issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for relaxed groundwater standards at UNC Church Rock uranium mill site (New Mexico)

• August 1, 2006: Protests in Tomsk against import of depleted uranium tails from Western Europe to Russia

• July 31, 2006: Crow Butte in situ leach uranium mine threatened by wild fire (Nebraska)

• July 31, 2006: CNSC to hold hearings on license renewal for Cameco Blind River uranium refinery (Ontario)

• July 31, 2006: CNSC to hold hearings on license renewal, with changes for new fuel types, for Zircatec Port Hope fuel fabrication plant (Ontario)

• July 31, 2006: CNSC to hold hearings on license renewal for Cameco Port Hope conversion plant (Ontario)

• July 27, 2006: Flooding spurs new concern over Atlas Moab tailings (Utah)

• July 25, 2006: Environment defense foundation (FUNAM) denounces environmental situation at Dioxitek S.A. uranium dioxide plant in Córdoba (Argentina)

• July 25, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for alternate groundwater protection standards at the ExxonMobil Highland uranium mill tailings reclamation project (Wyoming)

• July 24, 2006: New spill of slurries at Comurhex Malvési conversion plant went undetected for one month (France)

• July 21, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 47.25 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• July 20, 2006: Protestors prevent road construction work for proposed uranium mine in Meghalaya (India)

• July 20, 2006: U.N. investigators once again find unauthorized mining at former Shinkolobwe uranium mine (DR Congo)

• July 19, 2006: Serious production setback at Ranger mine (Australia)

• July 19, 2006: Court rules State Ministry has to release uranium data of bottled mineral water (Germany)

• July 19, 2006: Sierra Club files petition against processing of Fansteel residues as alternate feed at White Mesa mill (Utah)

• July 18, 2006: Permitting underway for new uranium ISL mine at La Palangana, Texas

• July 18, 2006: No evidence of health hazards from radioactive waste left at former Baghalchur uranium mine (Pakistan)

• July 18, 2006: U.S. ITC votes against Russian uranium imports to U.S.

• July 15, 2006: Russia not planning to extend HEU-LEU deal

• July 14, 2006: BWX Technologies completes downblending of U.S. weapons-grade uranium at Lynchburg, VA

• July 12, 2006: Uranerz Energy Corporation is planing uranium in-situ leach mine at Nichols Ranch project (Wyoming)

• July 11, 2006: Khiagda uranium ISL project obtains approval for capacity build-up (Buryatia, Russia)

• July 11, 2006: U.S. DOE invites comment on Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the Uranium Leasing Program (Colorado)

• July 10, 2006: Protests against proposed uranium exploration at Foghorn property (British Columbia)

• July 7, 2006: U.S. NRC requests comments on Low Level Radioactive Waste Program (including depleted uranium disposal)

• July, 2006: Belgonucléaire SA Dessel MOX fuel plant to close (Belgium)

• July 3, 2006: Areva and Urenco announce creation of Joint Venture ETC (Enrichment Technology Company)

• June 2006: Detailed monitoring results published on traces of DU found in environmental samples in Bosnia and Herzegovina, no significant radiological risk found

• June 30, 2006: Criticality rules violated at TU5 conversion facility (France)

• June 30, 2006: Uranium hexafluoride train transport triggers scrap merchant's radiation detector (Germany)

• June 30, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 46 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• June 29, 2006: Western Australia Upper House rejects nuclear power, uranium mining

• June 28, 2006: Areva commits to proceed with Midwest uranium mine project (Saskatchewan)

• June 28, 2006: Appeals Court approves Criminal Court decision clearing Cogéma of pollution charges at former mine sites in France

• June 28, 2006: U.S. DOE depleted uranium hexafluoride deconversion plant in Portsmouth, Ohio, to be completed by November 2006

• June 27, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Interim Staff Guidance ISG-10 For Fuel Cycle Facilities

• June 27, 2006: BARC report rules out health hazards from proposed uranium mining in Meghalaya (India)

• June 26, 2006: Buenos Aires Province to investigate if "genetic mutations" exist in residents living near the Centro Atómico Ezeiza (Argentina)

• June 23, 2006: Commercial uranium production started at Muyunkum ISL mine (Kazakhstan)

• June 23, 2006: U.S. NRC issues license for LES enrichment plant project (New Mexico)

• June 22, 2006: Russia, Kazakhstan sign $1 billion uranium supply contract

• June 19, 2006: U.S. EPA finds concern on proposed depleted uranium disposition of USEC's American Centrifuge Plant project unresolved (Ohio)

• June 18, 2006: Anti-nuclear camp held at Urenco's Gronau enrichment plant (Germany)

• June 16, 2006: BHP Billiton considers geothermal power plant for Olympic Dam mine expansion

• June 15, 2006: Report cannot rule out the possibility of phosgene still being present in certain U.S. DOE cylinders holding depleted UF6

• June 15, 2006: Public consultation meetings to be held on Kayelekera uranium project environmental impact assessment (Malawi)

• June 15, 2006: U.S. NRC to hold pre-licensing meeting with Uranerz Energy Corporation on its Nichols Ranch uranium in-situ leach project (Wyoming)

• June 15, 2006: Funding shortfall alters soil cleanup plan for former National Lead Inc. Colonie site, Albany, New York

• June 14, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for building demolition at former Hematite fuel facility (Missouri)

• June 14, 2006: CRIIRAD opposes AREVA proposal to dump radioactive water treatment wastes in Bellezane open pit (France)

• June 14, 2006: OSCE and Kyrgyz Government to assess and reduce threat posed by uranium dumps in south-east Kyrgyzstan

• June 14, 2006: International Uranium Corp. reopens its U.S. uranium/vanadium mines

• June 13, 2006: Utah authorizes alternate feed processing of material from FMRI's Muskogee Facility at IUC's White Mesa uranium mill

• June 13, 2006: Bankable Feasibility Study on Trekkopje uranium project started (Namibia)

• June 12, 2006: U.S. NRC ASLB issues Notice of Opportunity To Make Oral or Written Limited Appearance Statements on Jefferson Proving Ground license amendment (Indiana)

• June 9, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 45 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• June 8, 2006: Protests in Ekaterinburg against DU transport arriving from Gronau (Germany) to Russia

• June 7, 2006: Kennecott requests another 5-year postponement of initiation of decommissioning of Sweetwater uranium mill (Wyoming)

• June 7, 2006: ICRP releases updated draft text of next fundamental Recommendations for comment

• June 7, 2006: No more radiation hazard on former uranium mining area that is intended for 2007 garden festival (Germany)

• June 7, 2006: Rössing continues uranium exports to China

• June 6, 2006: Prime Minister appoints taskforce to review Australian uranium mining and nuclear energy policy

• June 6, 2006: UCIL investing in new uranium mines and uranium exploration (India)

• June 5, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches $44.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC), nominally topping 1978 all-time high of $43.40

• June 5, 2006: Old uranium mining leases to become part of Kakadu National Park (Australia)

• June 3, 2006: Demonstration against uranium exploration in Québec

• June 2006: Research finds no indicators of kidney toxicity in humans after continuous ingestion of uranium in drinking water

• June 2, 2006: Hundreds protest proposed reopening of Sierra Pintada uranium mine (Argentina)

• June 2, 2006: CNSC approves guidelines for an environmental assessment for ferric sulphate production circuit at McClean Lake (Saskatchewan)

• June 2, 2006: India's nuclear generation stays behind due to uranium shortage

• June 1, 2006: U.S. NRC to exempt NFS from certain safety requirements when shipping low-level radioactive waste from Erwin nuclear fuel facility (Tennessee)

• May 31, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the requested amendment of groundwater site standards at Homestake Grants uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• May 31, 2006: U.S. NRC Board finds LES' depleted uranium dispositioning cost estimates for Lea County enrichment plant project inadequate (New Mexico)

• May 31, 2006: Call for health survey of residents at former Baghalchur uranium mine (Pakistan)

• May 31, 2006: Protests and blockade against DU transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia

• May 31, 2006: Zambia to develop policy prior to issuing uranium mining licenses

• May 31, 2006: Property owners take legal action against uranium exploration in the touristic zone of Cañón del Diamante (Mendoza, Argentina)

• May 30, 2006: TVEL seeks funding for extension of Krasnokamensk mine and Khiagda ISL project (Russia)

• May 30, 2006: Niger government probes reports on health hazards from uranium mines

• May 29, 2006: Nuclear Power Corp. of India to spend $1.2 billion on stake in Canadian and Australian uranium mines

• May 29, 2006: India to continue uranium mining, even if imports for civilian purposes would become possible

• May 29, 2006: District administration prohibits debate on Domiasiat uranium mine project "in order to maintain law and order" (India)

• May 27, 2006: Meghalaya State government to form panel on uranium mining (India)

• May 27, 2006: Urenco interested in building enrichment plant in Australia

• May 26, 2006: Bulgaria considers re-opening of uranium mines

• May 26, 2006: SFC calls for disposition of depleted uranium stored at former Gore conversion plant (Oklahoma)

• May 26, 2006: CNSC approves Cogéma's Mining Equipment Development (MED) Program at McClean Lake (Saskatchewan)

• May 26, 2006: Last load of Congo high grade uranium tailings to be shipped from Ohio to Texas interim disposal site

• May 25, 2006: Energy Fuels Resources Corp. reopens Torbyn and Sapphire uranium mines (Colorado)

• May 25, 2006: U.S. DOE issues waiver for LES enrichment plant project (New Mexico)

• May 25, 2006: SXR Uranium One Inc. submits application for mining licence at its Honeymoon Project (South Australia)

• May 25, 2006: Study finds no increased cancer incidence among residents at former Monticello uranium mill site (Utah)

• May 23, 2006: Environmental Radiation Monitoring Report finds no depleted uranium in environmental samples at Jefferson Proving Ground (Indiana)

• May 23, 2006: Concentric Energy Corp. plans development of Anderson uranium mine (Arizona)

• May 23, 2006: Kazatomprom to obtain shares in Russian and French enrichment plants in exchange for uranium deliveries?

• May 22, 2006: State issues Notice of Violation to Cotter on organic solvent emissions at Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)

• May 22, 2006: COGEMA to restart Christensen Ranch in-situ leach uranium mine (Wyoming)

• May 22, 2006: GE signs agreement with Silex to develop laser-based uranium enrichment technology

• May 19, 2006: Concern over radioactive waste left at former Baghalchur uranium mine raised in Pakistan Senate

• May 18, 2006: NTI's draft uranium policy concerns caribou board (Nunavut)

• May 17, 2006: Concern raised over proposed uranium mining at Nor Getik (Armenia)

• May 16, 2006: International uranium mining training centre to open in Czech Republic

• May 16, 2006: U.S. NRC affirms that existing radiation from mining waste left at Church Rock site by previous owners amounts to "background radiation" (New Mexico)

• May 16, 2006: Study finds no Gulf War Syndrome with British soldiers who served in Iraq

• May 15, 2006: NRC issues final Environmental Assessment finding No Significant Impact for Soil Decommissioning Plan at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• May 15, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches $43.00 per lb U3O8 (UxC)

• May 15, 2006: Startup of Zarechnoye ISL uranium mine delayed further (Kazakhstan)

• May 12, 2006: UraMin raises money for Trekkopje uranium mine project (Namibia)

• May 12, 2006: Kazatomprom launches East Mynkuduk ISL uranium mine (Kazakhstan)

• May 11, 2006: U.S. House of Representatives passes Depleted Uranium Study Amendment to study possible health effects of DU on soldiers

• May 11, 2006: Australia will consider selling uranium to India even if it refuses to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

• May 10, 2006: Budget funds clean-up of old uranium mine sites in Kakadu National Park (Australia)

• May 9, 2006: U.S. NRC releases final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed American Centrifuge Plant (Ohio)

• May 9, 2006: Areva NC has no plans to mine Koongarra deposit in the near future (Australia)

• May 9, 2006: Trekkopje uranium mine project delayed (Namibia)

• May 9, 2006: Court rejects appeal by residents opposed to Rokkasho uranium enrichment plant (Japan)

• May 8, 2006: CDPHE finalizes decision on remedial action for Old Tailings Ponds Area at Cotter Corp.'s Cañon City mill (Colorado)

• May 5, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 42.65 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• May 5, 2006: First unit of Resende enrichment plant inaugurated (Brazil)

• May 5, 2006: Australian official team has undertaken visit to India to discuss the Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement and its implications on Australia's uranium export policy

• May 5, 2006: Inuit organization reversing ban on uranium mining on Inuit-owned land (Nunavut)

• May 3, 2006: Opponents vow to block road construction to planned uranium mine site in Meghalaya, India

• May 3, 2006: Protest in Helsinki against permission of uranium exploration in Finland

• May 3, 2006: Complete site of former Siemens nuclear fuel production plant in Hanau released for general use; groundwater restoration continuing (Germany)

• May 3, 2006: Iran announces further uranium deposit at Bandar Abbas

• May 3, 2006: WWF Australia accepts uranium mining and exports

• May 2, 2006: U.S. NRC to approve relaxed groundwater standards for Exxon Highland mill decommissioning (Wyoming)

• May 1, 2006: Rio Algom issues Soil Decommissioning Plan for Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• April 2006: Study on leukaemia among Wismut uranium miners

• April 28, 2006: Namibia to demand mining companies to pay into decommissioning funds

• April 27, 2006: Tournigan Gold Corporation receives positive Economic Study for Jahodná uranium deposit (Slovakia)

• April 25, 2006: CNSC approves Environmental Assessment Guidelines on Rio Algom Limited's proposal to replace Stanleigh Mine water treatment plant (Ontario)

• April 25, 2006: More uranium-tainted soil found at former National Lead Colonie depleted uranium ammunition plant (New York)

• April 24, 2006: Ranger uranium mine shut down for cyclone warning (Australia)

• April 21, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Temporary Instruction on Safety of Uranium Hexafluoride Cylinders

• April 19, 2006: Protests against transport of depleted uranium hexafluoride from Urenco's Gronau (Germany) enrichment plant for re-enrichment in Russia

• April 19, 2006: Tertiary Minerals PLC considers by-product recovery of uranium from its Ghurayyah tantalum-niobium deposit (Saudi Arabia)

• April 15, 2006: Cleanup of former Oak Ridge uranium enrichment plant behind schedule (Tennessee)

• April 13, 2006: District Council clears proposed uranium mining at Domiasiat (India)

• April 11, 2006: Assessment of radiation exposure in the uranium mining and milling area of Mailuu Suu (Kyrgyzstan)

• April 11, 2006: Iran enriches first batch of uranium

• April 10, 2006: Draft Environmental Assessment finds no significant environmental impact for PRI's Reynolds Ranch uranium in-situ leach project (Wyoming)

• April 10, 2006: Lambapur-Peddagattu uranium project accorded environmental clearance (India)

• April 6, 2006: CNSC issues Regulatory Guide and Standard on Environmental Protection Policies, Programs and Procedures at Class I Nuclear Facilities and Uranium Mines and Mills (Canada)

• April 6, 2006: Water inflow delays construction of Cigar Lake mine (Saskatchewan)

• April 4, 2006: Judge upholds Colorado state ruling to deny Cotter's Cañon City mill bid to import waste for direct disposal

• April 4, 2006: AngloGold plans uranium output increase from new mine and from processing of tailings (South Africa)

• April 4, 2006: Environment Centre criticises Australian uranium deal with China

• April 3, 2006: Australian miners have signed deals to export uranium to NPT-non-signatory Taiwan

• April 3, 2006: Australia and China sign agreement on uranium exports

• April 2, 2006: Australian Conservation Foundation warns on China uranium deal

• March 31, 2006: PRI files application for commercial operation of North Butte ISL project (Wyoming)

• March 31, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 41.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• March 31, 2006: Public Inquiry into further extension of MELOX MOX fuel plant to start on April 18, 2006 (France)

• March 31, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for License Renewal for BWX Technologies, Inc., nuclear fuel plant, Lynchburg (Virginia)

• March 29, 2006: Comurhex Malvési conversion plant restarts production after two-month outage for decantation pond dam failure hazard after heavy rain (France)

• March 29, 2006: Reclamation of Kadzhi-Say uranium mill tailings completed (Kyrgyzstan)

• March 27, 2006: Australia and China set to sign agreements on uranium exports and exploration

• March 26, 2006: Utah to put environmental files online

• March 24, 2006: U.S. NRC approves Umetco's request for relaxed groundwater standards for lead-210 at East Gas Hills uranium mill site (Wyoming)

• March 24, 2006: U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health invites comment on changes to the NIOSH-IREP Lung Cancer Risk Model under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000

• March 23, 2006: UK Government to privatise stake in Urenco

• March 23, 2006: U.S. NRC initiates rulemaking effort to eliminate dual regulation of uranium in-situ leaching

• March 22, 2006: CNEA commits to reclaim Sierra Pintada uranium mine before reopening (Argentina)

• March 21, 2006: European Commission issues directive to prevent pollution and accidents from mining waste

• March 21, 2006: Ukraine to double uranium production by 2010; five-fold increase envisaged by 2020

• March 19, 2006: Concern over radioactive waste left at former Baghalchur uranium mine (Pakistan)

• March 17, 2006: ATSDR invites input for Public Health Assessment of Nuclear Fuel Services' Erwin plant (Tennessee)

• March 17, 2006: Summary of Depleted Uranium Test Results For Iraq War Veterans, compiled by Dan Fahey

• March 16, 2006: Research finds unexpected effects of chronic exposure to uranium

• March 16, 2006: Factories linked to Novosibirsk nuclear fuel plant polluting major river in Siberia - prosecutors

• March 15, 2006: Parliamentary Commission finds serious deficiencies with control of Caetité uranium mine (Brazil)

• March 13, 2006: Earthlife calls for more transparency in licensing process of proposed Trekkopje uranium mine (Namibia)

• March 10, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 40.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• March 10, 2006: Audit reviews call for improvements of Olympic Dam tailings management (Australia)

• March 9, 2006: Elevated contaminant concentrations found in residential wells near Grants uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• March 9, 2006: Andhra Pradesh opposition criticises Lambapur-Peddagattu uranium project in State Assembly (India)

• March 9, 2006: Removal of radioactive material and depleted uranium barrels from Nuclear Metals/Starmet Concord Superfund site, Massachusetts, completed

• March 8, 2006: ICRP releases draft report on the scope of radiological protection

• March 8, 2006: Protests against arrival of DU transport from Gronau (Germany) in Russia

• March 8, 2006: U.S. NRC announces availability of Interim Staff Guidance Document for Fuel Cycle Facilities

• March 6, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for Army's alternate decommissioning schedule for Jefferson Proving Ground (Indiana)

• March 6, 2006: Working group to explore implications of US-India nuclear agreement on possibility of Australian uranium exports to India

• March 6, 2006: Pressure on Traditional Owners to permit Jabiluka mine (Australia)

• March 6, 2006: U.S. NRC provides opportunity for hearing on proposed license renewal for BWX Technologies, Inc. Lynchburg nuclear fuel plant (Virginia)

• March 6, 2006: Uramin Inc. presents Preliminary Environmental Assessment for Trekkopje Uranium Project (Namibia)

• March 5, 2006: New spill at Comurhex Malvési conversion plant (France)

• March 3, 2006: Uranium spot price reaches US$ 39.25 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• March 3, 2006: Urenco buys Westinghouse interest in LES

• March 2, 2006: CNSC starts Environmental Assessment on installation of berms to replace beaver dams at the decommissioned Stanrock Mine (Elliot Lake, Ontario)

• March 2, 2006: CNSC starts Environmental Assessment for Midwest Project (Saskatchewan)

• March 2, 2006: British defence worker loses legal action over alleged DU poisoning

• February 28, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Draft Environmental Assessment on Soil Decommissioning Plan for Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site

• February 28, 2006: Russia to increase uranium production sixfold by 2020

• February 27, 2006: Miracles of dose calculation: Sweetwater uranium mill reduces dose to nearest resident below background (Wyoming)

• February 27, 2006: Akdala ISL uranium mine expected to reach full production in 2006; first sales contract secured (Kazakhstan)

• February 24, 2006: U.S. NRC approves requested groundwater alternate concentration limits at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• February 22, 2006: Texas regulator approves extension of Kingsville Dome ISL uranium mine

• February 17, 2006: BHP Billiton to investigate desalination plant to supply Olympic Dam expansion with water (South Australia)

• February 17, 2006: Uranium spot price tops US$ 100 per kg U: TradeTech uranium spot price reaches US$ 38.75 per lb U3O8 (that is US$ 100.75 per kg U) (TradeTech)

• February 17, 2006: March against re-opening of Sierra Pintada uranium mine prior to cleanup of the environmental liabilities (Argentina)

• February 16, 2006: Residents digging for raw materials at Orlovka uranium mill tailings (Kyrgyzstan)

• February 15, 2006: Decommissioning license issued for COGEMA/SICN nuclear fuel plant (Isère, France)

• February 15, 2006: U.S. NIOSH announces changes to the dose reconstruction target organ selection for lymphoma under EEOICPA

• February 14, 2006: CNEA releases environmental assessment of reclamation of former uranium mine and mill sites in Argentina

• February 13, 2006: CNSC starts Environmental Assessment for Cogéma's Ferric Sulphate Production Project at McClean Lake (Saskatchewan)

• February 13, 2006: CNSC approves EA guidelines for production increase at Cameco's Blind River Refinery (Ontario)

• February 10, 2006: U.S. NRC issues draft environmental assessment for proposed license renewal of the Honeywell Metropolis conversion plant (Illinois)

• February 10, 2006: Final Guidelines released for Olympic Dam expansion Environmental Impact Statement (South Australia)

• February 10, 2006: UCIL is planning second uranium mine project in Andhra Pradesh at Pulivendula (India)

• February 8, 2006: State fines Cotter after Cañon City mill worker hurt (Colorado)

• February 8, 2006: Preliminary Environmental Assessment for Mining of Valencia deposit completed (Namibia)

• February 7, 2006: Umetco requests relaxed Radium-226 standard for topsoil covers at Gas Hills uranium mill site (Wyoming)

• February 6, 2006: State proposes abandoned mine reclamation project for unsecured uranium mines in Labyrinth Canyon area (Utah)

• February 4, 2006: IAEA Board requests Director General to refer Iran to Security Council

• February 3, 2006: U.S. EPA concurs with DOE's Moab tailings Final EIS (Utah)

• January 2006: Further capacity increase to 4500 t SWU planned for Urenco's Almelo enrichment plant (Netherlands)

• January 31, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment on requested groundwater alternate concentration limits at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)

• January 30, 2006: Production halted at Malvési conversion plant after new spill and for decantation pond dam failure hazard after heavy rain (France)

• January 27, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact on Umetco's request for relaxed groundwater standards for lead-210 at East Gas Hills uranium mill site (Wyoming)

• January 27, 2006: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact on Rio Algom/Quivira Mining request for relaxed groundwater standards at Ambrosia Lake mill site (New Mexico)

• January 25, 2006: Protests against DU transport from Gronau (Germany) to Russia

• January 25, 2006: CNSC starts Environmental Assessment on Rio Algom Limited's proposal to replace Stanleigh Mine water treatment plant (Ontario)

• January 25, 2006: International Isotopes Inc. announces the successful start of high purity germanium tetrafluoride production from depleted UF4 (Idaho)

• January 24, 2006: U.S. Air Force intends to perform an Environmental Assessment for increased depleted uranium use at Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada

• January 24, 2006: First Uranium considers "mining" Buffelsfontein tailings for residual uranium (South Africa)

• January 23, 2006: Kazatomprom forms joint venture with Japanese companies for the development of the West Mynkuduk deposit by uranium in-situ leaching (Kazakhstan)

• January 20, 2006: CDPHE invites comment on proposed alternate feed processing of Sequoyah Fuels Raffinate Material at Cotter's Cañon City Mill (Colorado)

• January 20, 2006: ICRP releases early Draft Guidance Document on Interpretation of Bioassay Data

• January 19, 2006: U.S. NIOSH seeks public comment on proposed changes to the dose reconstruction target organ selection for lymphoma under DOE worker compensation program

• January 19, 2006: Paladin announces first sales contract for yellowcake from Langer Heinrich uranium mine (Namibia)

• January 18, 2006: CNSC to hold hearing on Cogéma's Mining Equipment Development (MED) Program at McClean Lake (Saskatchewan)

• January 17, 2006: Startup of Resende enrichment plant deferred further (Brazil)

• January 16, 2006: Dutch parliament to vote on agreement giving Areva access to Urenco's centrifuge enrichment technology

• January 13, 2006: TradeTech uranium spot price reaches US$ 37.00 per lb U3O8 (TradeTech)

• January 13, 2006: State cites Cotter with air quality violations at Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)

• January 12, 2006: CNSC renews license for Earth Sciences' idle Calgary uranium recovery plant with conditions (Alberta)

• January 12, 2006: China negotiating purchase of share in Honeymoon uranium project (Australia)

• January 7, 2006: Protest walk against uranium mining at Lambapur-Peddagattu (India)

• January 6, 2006: U.S. NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board denies Intervenors' challenges relating to radiological air emissions at Section 17 of the Crownpoint ISL mine project (New Mexico)

• January 4, 2006: Wismut begins relocation of Paitzdorf waste rock piles (Germany)

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