Kazakhstan reports new record for uranium outputJanuary 24, 2013 - 12:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kazakhstan, the world leader in uranium production, is reporting a new record for uranium output, according to RFE/RL. The state nuclear company Kazatomprom has posted figures showing the country produced 20,900 tons in 2012, up from the 19,400 tons it extracted in 2011. Kazatomprom noted its 2012 output represents 37 percent of worldwide production for 2012. Kazakhstan sells most of its uranium to Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, and India. Its uranium industry has attracted Western investors in recent years. Kazakhstan has also embarked on a program to provide materials for the entire nuclear cycle -- from raw uranium to nuclear fuel and reactors. Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev on January 23 gave the government one month to submit proposals for construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |