Uranium site leaves family homeless Nov 19, 2008
The owner of the home on the site of a former Sydney uranium smelter says NSW government inaction has left his family homeless ahead of Christmas. Peter Vassiliou purchased 11 Nelson Parade at Hunters Hill, on Sydney's northside, in 2001, after being told the site had been cleaned of any contamination by the Health Department in the late 1980s. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New partnership spotlights mining Nov 19, 2008
The Institute intends to work with Australian safety experts to determine why mines there have a better safety record than those in the U.S. and collaborate with Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University to study the effects of uranium dust on residents of the Navajo Reservation in northeastern Arizona. Mining companies contributing to the project include: Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont Mining, Resolution Copper, Caterpillar, Rosemont Copper, BHP Billiton, Anglo American, Barrick Gold,... (AZCentral -- Business)
ElBaradei: Syria evidence insufficient Nov 18, 2008
DUBAI - Uranium traces found at a Syrian site bombed by Israel were not sufficient evidence of undeclared nuclear activity, but Syria must be more open to help clarify the issue, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said yesterday ... "There was uranium but it does not mean there was a reactor." ... ElBaradei said the uranium particles were not highly enriched - the type used to fuel atomic bombs. (Boston Globe)
Obama interview draws record audience for '60 MINS'; Biggest audience in nine years... Nov 18, 2008
Also, after the main part of the war, I read that several hundred tons of yellowcake uranium was shipped from Iraq to Canada to be used in Power plants. I also read Joe Wilson's report saying thast the yellowcake did not exist. (The Drudge Report)
Gulf War syndrome exists, say scientists Nov 18, 2008
These included depleted uranium, infectious diseases and inhalation of sand and particulates in the air. The 465-page document synthesises previous US studies on the health of nearly 700,000 veterans of the 1990-91 conflict, as well as research from US allies, including Australia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
PANEL FINDS WIDESPREAD GULF WAR ILLNESS... Nov 17, 2008
Conversely, the panel said there is little evidence supporting an association or major link with depleted uranium, anthrax vaccine, fuels, solvents, sand and particulates, infectious diseases, and chemical agent resistant coating (CARC). The fact that veterans repeatedly still find that their complaints are met with cynicism, she said, upsets me as a scientist, as someone who cares about veterans. (The Drudge Report)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Nov 17, 2008
November 16, 2008 12:28am AEDT. IAN Thorpe has provided the country's drug testing agency with medical evidence in an attempt to clear his name of doping. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Nov 17, 2008
Amanda O'Brien, WA political reporter THE West Australian Government has formally lifted the state's controversial ban on uranium mining. Michael Stutchbury, Economics editor TREASURY is putting a brave face on its forecasts, but it's hard to see us dodging this bullet. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
* Bills business deals may be a problem for Hillary Nov 16, 2008
The pair met with Kazakhstans president and within days Giustras company landed preliminary agreements giving it rights to buy into uranium projects controlled by a Kazakhstan state-owned enterprise. Bill Clinton said he had nothing to do with the deal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Worker, residents health Nov 16, 2008
The special use permit submitted July 25 for the proposed Paradox Valley Energy Fuels uranium mill should pose a serious and thoughtful challenge for the Montrose County planning commission and subsequently, for the county commissioners. Inside today s Daily Press is a special, 10-page enterprise reporting project which analyzes the risks and rewards of uranium mining and milling in the West End ... The county commissioners who will face this decision the granting of a special land use permit... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Predatory Bacterial Swarm Ripples Toward Prey Nov 15, 2008
The related bacterium, Anaeromyxobacter dehalogenans, has been found at superfund sites and it can transform soluble uranium, which can leach into the water supply, into insoluble uranium, which still is radioactive, but is stable and trapped in the soil where it can be more safely stored until the radioactivity decays. In addition to Kirby and Berleman, the UI team included Jodie Scott and Tatiana Chumley. (Science Daily)
Lawmakers weigh fate of Arizona environmental agency Nov 13, 2008
The hearing at times put a spotlight on such controversial matters as Arizona's participation in a regional initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and permits for uranium mines in northern Arizona ... Owens said Denison should have applied for narrower permits than those requested and that the department has to be careful in handling the applications given controversy surrounding uranium mining in the vicinity of the Grand Canyon. (FOX 11, AZ)
Uranium mine still poses risks Nov 13, 2008
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week ordered a mine company to keep treating water at a radioactive defunct open-pit uranium mine that's now a Superfund site of national priority ... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week ordered a mine company to keep treating water at a radioactive defunct open-pit uranium mine that's now a Superfund site of national priority ... The water, soil and waste rock are contaminated with radium-226, uranium-238 and lead-210. (Juneau Empire)
Timeline: Iran Nov 13, 2008
2003 November - Iran says it is suspending its uranium enrichment programme and will allow tougher UN inspections of its nuclear facilities ... 2004 November - Iran agrees to suspend most of its uranium enrichment under a deal with the EU. ... 2005 August-September - Tehran says it has resumed uranium conversion at its Isfahan plant and insists the programme is for peaceful purposes. (BBC News -- Africa)
Expert discusses health effects of uranium mining Nov 13, 2008
Between 100 and 150 people attended a program Saturday at the Community Center at Chatham to learn more about the potential health effects of uranium mining in Pittsylvania County ... Brugge spoke on the history and health effects of uranium mining ... Brugge talked about the effects uranium mines had on the Navajo people in the Southwest during the "uranium boom" of the 1950s. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Coal, energy commission moves forward on uranium study Nov 13, 2008
The Virginia Coal and Energy Commission voted 12-0 Thursday to study uranium mining. The decision will have far-reaching consequences for Pittsylvania County, which is home to what is believed to be the largest uranium deposit in the United States ... Marline Uranium Corp. discovered the Coles Hill deposit, about six miles northeast of Chatham, in the early 1980s. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Mystery of lost US nuclear bomb Nov 12, 2008
As well as the fact they contained uranium and plutonium, the abandoned weapons parts were highly sensitive because of the way in which the design, shape and amount of uranium revealed classified elements of nuclear warhead design. But eventually, the search was abandoned. (BBC News)
Blue Chips Selling for Pennies Nov 12, 2008
The line up of companies spans the gamut from staffing company Spherion (nyse: - - ) to USEC (nyse: - - ), a leading supplier of enriched uranium fuel. One $3 stock with $2. (Forbes)
Analysis: Obama faces tough questions on Iran Nov 12, 2008
Anthony H. Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington said in a report this month that Iran now has a technology base to make nuclear weapons, limited only by its current level of uranium enrichment ... concluded that once Iran produces 700 kilograms (1,543 pounds) of low-enriched uranium it could be capable of producing 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of highly enriched uranium, the minimum necessary for a nuclear device, in as little as 16 days ... These include... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Uranium drilling to start post-winter Nov 12, 2008
The state of New Mexico has granted a permit for exploratory drilling to a uranium exploration, development, mining and production company ... 4 million pounds of mineralized uranium material ... The permit is effective for one year, and it allows the company to drill 10 exploratory holes for uranium on several sections of land spanning an area less than five acres. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Beverly pauses to honor vets Nov 12, 2008
Guilebbe said the U.S. government took over a decade to recognize the effects of the defoliant Agent Orange on Vietnam vets and is "now doing the same thing with depleted uranium" for Gulf War and Iraq War veterans. The gathering concluded with a prayer for veterans and for peace. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Abandoned mines pose a daunting task Nov 11, 2008
Everything was taken - uranium, silver, talc, borax. When the earth stopped yielding its treasures, the miners simply packed up and went away, leaving gaping holes behind. (Boston Globe)
Syrian site yields uranium, envoys say Nov 11, 2008
VIENNA - UN investigators have found traces of uranium at a Syrian site that Washington says was a secret, partially built nuclear reactor before Israel bombed the target last year, diplomats said yesterday. They said the uranium particles turned up in some environmental swipe samples inspectors took at the site in June ... Syria denies US intelligence alleging it was building a reactor with North Korean expertise meant to make plutonium, the main atomic bomb ingredient reprocessed from spent... (Boston Globe)
Diplomats: Uranium found at Syrian site Nov 11, 2008
VIENNA, Austria - Samples taken from a Syrian site bombed by Israel on suspicion it was a covert nuclear reactor contained traces of uranium combined with other elements that merit further investigation, diplomats said Monday. The diplomats who demanded anonymity because their information was confidential said the uranium was processed and not in raw form, suggesting some kind of nuclear link ... But one of the diplomats said the uranium finding itself was significant only in the context... (MSNBC -- International)
The reactor would be installed underground. (Source: Hyperion) Nov 11, 2008
The reactor uses a uranium hydride core, surrounded by hydrogen gas. The fuel is not enriched to weapons-grade, meaning it can't be used for building a nuclear device. (DailyTech)
Cell 'backpacks' on the horizon Nov 10, 2008
They first measured uranium and thorium in the stalagmite to date the different layers, and then measured the ratio of two different isotopes of oxygen in the stalagmite. The source of oxygen was dripping water from the cave roof which in turn came from the rain, and a measure of the ratio helped them calculate the rainfall during a particular time period. (Boston Globe)
In letter, Iran economists decry Ahmadinejad policy Nov 10, 2008
Tehran has already incurred three rounds of international economic sanctions for refusing to halt the enrichment of uranium ore. Iran's conservatives have dismissed the restrictions on trade as ineffective. (Boston Globe)
Work at SRS secures its survivals Nov 9, 2008
- "Complex transformation" is the Energy Department's broad consolidation program designed to limit plutonium and weapons-grade uranium to fewer, more secure sites, while closing or consolidating obsolete Cold War facilities in efforts to improve efficiency and safety and lower costs. - The current plan would close more than 600 buildings and require 20 percent to 30 percent fewer workers involved in nuclear weapons nationwide, but SRS' existing role in tritium production will remain intact and... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Former UN ambassador explains what Obama means for Canada Nov 9, 2008
Canada is the Americans' largest supplier of oil, petroleum products, gas electricity and uranium. And I think significant markets could be found for those elsewhere, if necessary. (Canada.com)
Former Ames Lab workers battle for federal aid Nov 9, 2008
It was an 'aha' moment," said Bo. They didn't know other former employees were ill like Michael. Many of these employees were being diagnosed with lung disease, and some with a condition typically seen in people exposed to beryllium. Beryllium, a rare and carcinogenic metal, is typically used in nuclear reactor parts. The machining process that created the parts also created beryllium dust, one of many toxic or radioactive materials employees of the Ames Laboratory were exposed to from 1942... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Sending Obama a positive signal Nov 9, 2008
Preserving $577 billion in Canada-U.S. trade, much of it in oil, gas and uranium, is key to the U.S. recovery effort. A Canada-U.S. energy and climate change pact, properly constructed, could help meet U.S. needs for a secure energy supply, preserve Alberta's oil-sands industry, and allow both countries to make more progress curbing greenhouse gas emissions. (Toronto Star)
Blame it on the rain: Decline of China dynasties linked to monsoons Nov 8, 2008
The stalagmite, which built up from minerals in dripping water over 1,810 years, had unusually high uranium concentrations, allowing researchers to chemically date the periods of high and low rainfall during its lifetime. The monsoon cycles they discovered corresponded not only with known climate effects in other regions, such as glacial retreat in the Swiss Alps, but also with periods in China's long history, the researchers reported in Friday's edition of the journal Science. (CBC.ca)
Seven questions for U.S. Sen. John Barrasso Nov 8, 2008
We have the uranium for nuclear energy. Were the No. 1 producer of uranium in the country. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Namibia: Mines, NGOs Clash Over Uranium Report Nov 6, 2008
com: Namibia: Mines, NGOs Clash Over Uranium Report (Page 1 of 1) ... Namibia: Mines, NGOs Clash Over Uranium Report ... THE Namibia Chamber of Mines says it is disappointed about a report made public by Hilma Shindondola-Mote of the Labour Resource and Research Institute (LaRRI) titled 'Uranium mining in Namibia - the mystery behind low-level radiation', calling it a pseudo-science piece funded by anti-nuclear organisations. (allAfrica.com)
Folic acid and B vitamins are OK, but they're not cancer fighters Nov 6, 2008
The only way to "fight" cancer then is to put on sunglasses and watch a depleted uranium explosion (going now at this very minute someplace in the Middle East. This will assure a cancer "victim" of enough exposure to radiation that the doctors tell us is one of only three ways to "fight" cancer. (Los Angeles Times)
BHP hits bump in pursuit of Rio Tinto Nov 5, 2008
Opponents of a deal have also cited the dominance a combined company would have in aluminum and uranium ores, as well as some coking coal. BHP Billiton confirmed that it had received the statement and said it was "continuing to work cooperatively with the European Commission.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Busting myths about radioactive granite Nov 4, 2008
Because granite is a natural stone and does contain low levels of uranium, Lindsey did find slightly higher than background levels on some of the slabs. Two or three times background if we run those numbers out it comes out to less that 15 millirem a year, Lindsey said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
ELECTION DAY 2008 Nov 4, 2008
The candidate spoke of the uranium resources in Cibola County. If we support responsible mining practices and protect people and groundwater supplies, uranium could be a boom for the county, he explained ... Unfortunately, uranium mining has left a bad legacy and we want to force the federal government to clean up the remaining messes left in the past. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Senator McCain recently compared Nov 3, 2008
Promises to cut government spending are pretty much worthless unless accompanied by convincing explanations of how precisely they will be implemented. Obama has failed this basic test. (Harper's Magazine)
Smitherman rejects Nanticoke nuke plan Nov 2, 2008
Bruce Power is a joint venture of Saskatoon-based uranium giant Cameco Corp., TransCanada Corp. of Calgary, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System and other partners ... Second - We have the Uranium right here in Canada ... Unless someone can demsonstrate otherwise, uranium, the dominant (read ONLY) source of fuel for nuclear reactors is a non-renewable resource, and conservative estimates show we'll run out of easily accessible uranium by 2045. (Toronto Star)
Army to probe spread of cancer-causing chemicals at Watertown Arsenal site Nov 1, 2008
The site, which was once used by the U.S. Army to burn depleted uranium and store various metals, is eligible for funding through its Formerly Used Defense sites status program. Ellen Iorio, Army Corps project manager for the property, said the cost for sampling or soil cleanup has yet been determined. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Change coming to OST, choice is leadership style Nov 1, 2008
I really want to seriously look at this uranium mining, how it s affecting the tribe and the water, she said, adding that she was the only senator to vote against the uranium-mining measure. They re not thinking of the environment. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Report: Iran plans nuclear expansion Oct 31, 2008
VIENNA - Iran has recently tested ways of recovering highly enriched uranium from waste reactor fuel in a covert bid to expand its nuclear program, according to an intelligence assessment made available to the Associated Press ... With Iran's nuclear program already under international scrutiny, any new efforts by Tehran to increase its nuclear expertise and its store of enriched uranium would set off alarm bells - particularly if that stock was highly enriched ... "Procedures were evaluated for... (Boston Globe)
Responding to vaccines ruling Oct 31, 2008
Mercury is the second-most poisonous element known to man next to uranium. Can cause changes to chromosomes, nerve damage, and compromised immune function. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Analysis: Bush foreign-policy goals largely unmet Oct 31, 2008
Iran is clinging to a right to enrich uranium while fending off economic and political offers designed to sidetrack any attempt to build nuclear weapons. North Korea, meanwhile, zigzags on how much access to give outside inspectors to its nuclear weapons program while wobbling on a pledge to disable a nuclear reactor. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Harper Taps Flaherty to Anchor Canada Cabinet, Project Stability in Crisis Oct 31, 2008
While promising a national-security test for foreign takeovers, Harper proposed to loosen other rules including a promise to raise the threshold for government reviews of foreign acquisitions to C$1 billion and lower ownership limits for airlines and uranium miners. stays as defense minister, a job that will include preparing the country's military to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by 2011. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
The Obama Administration Oct 30, 2008
Iran's increasing influence in Iraq, and Syria's ongoing development of weapons-grade uranium have put many voters on edge, despite Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's insistence that stability will be improved shortly. Seeking to ease international tensions, Obama met directly with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. (Human Events Online)
> Carol Miller Oct 29, 2008
My master s degree is in occupational health and I have seen uranium miners trying to get compensation from two federal programs that protect them from working with radioactive materials. I think we should not expand nuclear power because the raw materials are so dangerous. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Somalia: Threat to Weapons in Hijacked Ship Drama Oct 28, 2008
Alternatively, they can dump the weapons into the sea but this could cause an environmental disaster as some of the weapons could be encased in depleted Uranium casings ... According to Ecoterra International, An NGO operating in Somalia, the cargo of the hijacked ship is also carrying14,000 rounds of tank ammunition which contain a depleted uranium penetrator ... Ammunition with depleted uranium casings have the potential long-term health effects due to the toxic heavy metal. (allAfrica.com)
Stop the War on Poor Families Oct 28, 2008
We have centuries worth of oil, gas, oil shale, coal and uranium and we can develop them without harming the environment. But environmental radicals in and out of Congress refuse to let us do so. (Townhall.com)
Nuclear Power Check Oct 28, 2008
I recently visited nuclear power plants and a fuel reprocessing plant in France, which gets almost 80% of its electricity from uranium ... Americas 104 nuclear plants generate enough electricity for nearly 75,000,000 homes and produce about 2,000 tons of spent uranium fuel annually. (Townhall.com)
Teague hosts county voters Oct 28, 2008
He is credited with helping to bring a racetrack, casino and uranium enrichment facility to his county and helping to create more than 3,000 new jobs. Lea County now boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the state. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
> Harry Teague Oct 28, 2008
I am proud that when I chaired the Lea County Commission, I helped bring a uranium enrichment facility to Eunice. In Congress, I will support efforts to increase nuclear power production in the United States. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
> Ed Tinsley Oct 28, 2008
Our district holds one of the most significant reserves of uranium, and we know now we can mine uranium while protecting the water table and protecting the lives and safety of our miners. It s also important to recognize we have the ability to enrich uranium safely. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Enough with Guantánamo; Working with Iran; A cancer from within; After Greenspan Oct 28, 2008
The Iranians would see engagement as a green light; more talk time to get on with their uranium concentration program. We need severe sanctions for Iran and failing that, unfortunately, military action. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Iranian president says he's exhausted Oct 27, 2008
The United Nations has placed three rounds of sanctions against Iran since Ahmadinejad took office in 2005 because of the country's refusal to halt uranium enrichment. Rumors that Ahmadinejad was seriously ill have been popping up for several months on some Iranian websites affiliated with the president's opponents. (Boston Globe)
Officials counter Ahmadinejad health rumors Oct 27, 2008
Ahmadinejad is also known for his unyielding position on Iran's uranium enrichment program, which the United States, Israel and the European Union suspect is meant for developing an atomic bomb, an accusation that Iran denies. Ahmadinejad's refusal to halt uranium enrichment has led to United Nations Security Council sanctions against Iran and contributed to its increased economic isolation. (International Herald Tribune)
Iran's Ahmadinejad ill Oct 27, 2008
The UN has also placed three rounds of sanctions against Iran since Mr. Ahmadinejad took office in 2005 over Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment. (). (Globe and Mail)
Supervisors OK quarry rezoning Oct 27, 2008
MaxTheDog wrote on Oct 26, 2008 11:03 PM:" The supervisors sold out to Corporation Greed and so has the State of Virginia and Pittsylvania County to OPEN PIT URANIUM MINING AT COLES HILL!!Virginia is cover with uranium and once it is mined in Pittsylvania County, it will be mined in the whole state of Virginia.In addition, Open Pit Uranium Mining is Blasting, which will be spread by the winds, which will carry it up to 100 miles.People to the south will have water contamination or may lose the... (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Country profile: Niger Oct 27, 2008
Its main export, uranium, is prone to price fluctuations and agriculture is threatened by the encroaching desert ... Tuareg rebels relaunched an armed rebellion in 2007 Economy: Niger is rated as the world's poorest country by the UN. Government hopes to diversify and reduce dependence on the largest foreign currency earner, uranium International: Niger shares borders with seven countries ... Main exports: Uranium, livestock products. (BBC News -- Africa)
Is nuclear energy in Wisconsin’s future plans? Oct 26, 2008
Major suppliers of uranium are Canada, Australia and Russia s weapons stock. The U.S. also has uranium. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
A little early for a victory dance? Oct 25, 2008
(You should never have had that second depleted uranium tipped cannoli). AMVet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Heed the advice of The Smartest Man Oct 25, 2008
You buy uranium stocks: Ridiculously cheap. Gold miners: Ridiculously cheap. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Editorial: Why McCain’s a good choice Oct 24, 2008
wendi wrote on Oct 23, 2008 2:29 AM:" The most wanton fallacy in your mind, Hasso, is, in Iraq, there was some fantastical event which you imagine as the so-called 'surge,' (truth is the opposite: it didn't happen on the ground, only in false propaganda which you slathered all over yourself for a pre-emptive defense, I guess, to be able to say later, "no one knew there was no surge, the generals on TV said there was;" which is already false, since at least one personal acquaintance well knew,... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Rich world behind pollution Oct 23, 2008
It found that artisanal gold mining, contaminated surface water, radioactive waste processing and uranium mining and the recycling of used lead acid batteries, most of which occur in poor countries from Africa to Asia, are some of the world's top 10 sources of pollution dangerous to human health. Millions of people are poisoned or killed each year by industrial pollution and emissions, it said. (India Times)
