Uranium exploration in Kazakhstan began in 1943.[2] Later, in 1970, mining began with positive results, leading to more exploration. Some underground mines from the 1950s remain, but are close to depletion. In the past half century, Kazakhstan has been a major source of uranium for the world's nuclear programs. In the decade from 2001 to 2011, Kazakhstan's uranium production increased by 17,428 tons. Kazakhstan has 15% of the world's uranium, and in 2011, Kazakhstan was responsible for 35% of world production. There are 17 uranium mines in the country, however, maximum output is capped at 20,000 tons per year.[3]
Currently, 50 deposits are located in six provinces. The responsibility for uranium exploration falls upon two subsidiary organizations of the Ministry of Geology, “Stepgeology” in northern Kazakhstan and “Volkovgeology” in the southern part of the country.[2] Though there is no nationally supported electrical grid, in northern areas of Kazakhstan, electricity comes from Russia, and in the south, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.
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Kazatomprom, the nationalized nuclear energy company, was started in 1997.[4] It has oversight of all nuclear activities including mining, exploration, and import/export activities. The company has also formed strong ties with foreign nuclear powers and the company Westinghouse. Agreements are in place with the governments of Russia, Japan, China, Canada, India, and France. Comparing 2010 with 2009, it reported an over forty percent increase in uranium production, and a thirty percent increase in total uranium output.[5]
^Merkel, Broder; Schipek, Mandy (28 October 2011). The New Uranium Mining Boom: Challenge and Lessons Learned. Springer. pp. xvi, 111–. ISBN978-3-642-22121-7. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
^ abDahlkamp, Franz J. (16 September 2009). Uranium Deposits of the World: Asia. Springer. pp. 191–. ISBN978-3-540-78557-6. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
^. World Nuclear Association. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
^. Kazatoprom. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
^"Kazakh uranium output continues to rise". World Nuclear News. August 9, 2010. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
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uranium, mining, kazakhstan, considerable, importance, national, economy, 2011, kazakhstan, considered, world, largest, producer, uranium, contents, history, companies, mines, also, referenceshistory, edituranium, exploration, kazakhstan, began, 1943, later, 1. Uranium mining in Kazakhstan is of considerable importance to the national economy By 2011 Kazakhstan was considered to be the world s largest producer of uranium 1 Contents 1 History 2 Companies 3 Mines 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory editUranium exploration in Kazakhstan began in 1943 2 Later in 1970 mining began with positive results leading to more exploration Some underground mines from the 1950s remain but are close to depletion In the past half century Kazakhstan has been a major source of uranium for the world s nuclear programs In the decade from 2001 to 2011 Kazakhstan s uranium production increased by 17 428 tons Kazakhstan has 15 of the world s uranium and in 2011 Kazakhstan was responsible for 35 of world production There are 17 uranium mines in the country however maximum output is capped at 20 000 tons per year 3 Currently 50 deposits are located in six provinces The responsibility for uranium exploration falls upon two subsidiary organizations of the Ministry of Geology Stepgeology in northern Kazakhstan and Volkovgeology in the southern part of the country 2 Though there is no nationally supported electrical grid in northern areas of Kazakhstan electricity comes from Russia and in the south Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan Companies editKazatomprom the nationalized nuclear energy company was started in 1997 4 It has oversight of all nuclear activities including mining exploration and import export activities The company has also formed strong ties with foreign nuclear powers and the company Westinghouse Agreements are in place with the governments of Russia Japan China Canada India and France Comparing 2010 with 2009 it reported an over forty percent increase in uranium production and a thirty percent increase in total uranium output 5 Mines editThis article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Uranium mining in Kazakhstan news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2017 Learn how and when to remove this message Inkai Uranium Project discovered 1976 2010 production 1637 tons South Inkai mine began production 2007 expected 2011 production 1900 tons Akdala mine began production 2006 2009 production 1046 tons Central Mynkuduk mine began production 2007 West Mynkuduk mine began production 2006 East Mynkuduk mine began production 2006 Karatau mine began production 2008 Akbastau mine began production 2009 Zhalpak mine began production 2012 Moinkum mine began production 2004 Tortkuduk mine began production 2008 Kharasan mine began production 2005 Irkol mine began production 2008 Zarechnoye mine began production 2006 Semyibai mine began production 2009See also edit nbsp Energy portal Energy policy of Kazakhstan Semipalatinsk Test Site Anti nuclear movement in Kazakhstan Kharasan mineReferences edit Merkel Broder Schipek Mandy 28 October 2011 The New Uranium Mining Boom Challenge and Lessons Learned Springer pp xvi 111 ISBN 978 3 642 22121 7 Retrieved 30 May 2012 a b Dahlkamp Franz J 16 September 2009 Uranium Deposits of the World Asia Springer pp 191 ISBN 978 3 540 78557 6 Retrieved 30 May 2012 Uranium and Nuclear Power in Kazakhstan World Nuclear Association Archived from the original on 23 February 2013 Retrieved 31 May 2012 1997 1998 Kazatoprom Archived from the original on 24 October 2012 Retrieved 31 May 2012 Kazakh uranium output continues to rise World Nuclear News August 9 2010 Retrieved 2 June 2012 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Uranium mining in Kazakhstan amp oldid 1218471957, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
