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Iran denies enriching uranium to 84 percent purity amid IAEA row

The IAEA says it is talking to Iran over enrichment, as Tehran says the agency is being used as a ‘political tool’.

Al Jazeera

IAEA finds uranium enriched to 84% in Iran, near bomb-grade -diplomats

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has found uranium enriched to 84% in Iran - very close to weapons grade - diplomats said on Monday, while the watchdog said that it was in talks with Tehran about recent findings there.

Reuters

Iran nuclear inspectors detect uranium enriched to 84% purity

International atomic monitors in Iran last week detected uranium enriched to levels just below that needed for a nuclear weapon, according to two senior diplomats, underscoring the risk that the country’s unrestrained atomic activities could prompt a new crisis.

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These Ancient Pseudo-Diamonds Contain Secrets About the Origin of Life

Despite decades of research, no one knows just how life began on ancient Earth.

Inverse

We found the WA radioactive capsule. But in 1980, Australia lost 2,200 kilograms of uranium oxide – stolen by a mine worker

The loss of a capsule of caesium-137, measuring 6mm by 8mm, dominated the news late last month. The capsule was found in the Western Australian outback on February 1, but in terms of losing radioactive material, we have been here before.

The Conversation

Iran and the West clash over IAEA report on Fordow nuclear plant

The latest row comes as the IAEA chief hopes for progress in a potential visit to Tehran in February.

Al Jazeera

US, Allies Criticize Iran's Response to UN Nuclear Watchdog Report

The United States issued a joint statement with France, the United Kingdom and Germany on Friday criticizing Iran's "inadequate" response to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on its nuclear program. The UN nuclear watchdog issued a warning to Tehran on Wednesday after it found that changes had been…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Aukus: Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium

US lawmakers are concerned that if Australia’s new nuclear submarines use enriched fuel it could undermine global non-proliferation system

The Guardian - AU

Tehran Downplays IAEA Report on Activities at Fordow Nuclear Plant

Iran has played down the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report which exposed undeclared modifications being made to centrifuges at its Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP). Tehran continues to enrich uranium with a purity of 60%, close to the 90% required to develop nuclear weapons. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

If a Bull Market in Uranium is Coming, You'll Want to Know About UEC, CCJ, and NXE

The uranium sector has gotten interest as a potential area where a countercyclical bull market may emerge. Here we look at the financials of some of the most prominent North American uranium stocks.

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IAEA Report Chides Iran for Undeclared Change to Fordow Uranium Enrichment Set-up

The UN nuclear watchdog criticized Iran on Wednesday for making an undeclared change to the interconnection between the two clusters of advanced machines enriching uranium to up to 60% purity, close to weapons grade, at its Fordow plant. The International Atomic Energy Agency found the change during an unannounced inspection…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Envoy: Iran Is Very Close to Producing Nuclear Weapon

US envoy to Iran Robert Malley confirmed that Tehran is "very, very close" to obtaining sufficient quantities of enriched uranium to produce a nuclear weapon.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

The Independent UK

French uranium mine leaves 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste in Niger

Niger’s northern town of Arlit has been left wallowing in 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste after a uranium mine run by French company Orano (formerly Areva) closed down. People living in the area are exposed to levels of radiation above the limits recommended by health experts.

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Daily Mirror

North Korea uranium mine COLLAPSES as Kim Jong-un plans to build more nuclear weapons

The Pyongsan mine is North Korea's main source of uranium ore, which can be refined into yellowcake and ultimately weapons-grade uranium. It has been hit by a series of cave-ins

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Man arrested on suspicion of terror offence after Heathrow uranium seizure

Police launched investigation after traces of radioactive element found in material at the airport in December

Evening Standard

Heathrow: Man in 60s arrested after uranium found in baggage at airport

Police in Cheshire detained the man on Saturday under Section nine of the Terrorism Act

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Cheshire man arrested by counter-terror police after uranium found at Heathrow

The man was arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 9 of the Terrorism Act 2006

Reuters

Man arrested after uranium found at UK's Heathrow Airport

A man in his 60s has been arrested in connection with an investigation linked to the discovery of traces of uranium found in a cargo package at London's Heathrow Airport, the UK Metropolitan Police said on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Man arrested on suspicion of terror offences after uranium found on package at Heathrow

Uranium was detected during routine screening of a package at the airport on December 29

The Independent UK

Man arrested over uranium found at Heathrow

Police detained a man in his 60s in Chesire on suspicion of a terrorism offence.

Al Jazeera

Uranium that arrived at UK’s Heathrow not from Pakistan: Official

Pakistani official denies British media reports after a package containing radioactive metal was discovered last month.

Daily Mirror

Uranium found at Heathrow may have been Iran test run in new terror campaign

Counter-terror officers are investigating the small amount of Uranium found in a package from an Oman flight during a routine security screening at Heathrow Airport

Daily Mirror

Nuclear Heathrow airport scare could be Litvinenko-style attack, claims former general

Met Counter Terrorism Command officers raced to Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 on December 29 after a package set off alarms over "contaminated' material- which turned out to be uranium

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