| 词条 | Nuclear energy in Namibia |
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Uranium miningRegional uranium is mined by Rio Tinto and Paladin Energy. Records indicate that Namibia produced 4,626 tons of uranium in 2009, cementing its status as the world's fourth-largest uranium extractor, according to the World Nuclear Association.{{when|date=October 2012}}{{cn|date=October 2012}} The central government previously placed a moratorium on issuing uranium exploration licences in 2007, largely due to the absence of a concrete nuclear energy policy. However, major foreign contractors currently hold uranium mining licences, with two mines operational and two new mines undergoing construction. One of these developments is spearheded by French energy giant Areva, with operations projected to open in 2013. Namibia's uranium deposits are of growing interest to major economies, with France, Russia and other countries reconsidering their own nuclear power policies.{{cn|date=October 2012}} Areva Trekkopje, a subsidiary of Areva, project in 2010 received its Export Processing Zone (EPZ) license for a period of five years after Areva reportedly agreed to develop a feasibility study on generating nuclear power in Namibia. Areva said it’s not only focusing to provide energy to Namibia but also to other countries. The government had reconsidered to grant Areva a license to develop a nuclear power plant in Namibia after its first application was decline in the year 2007.[2] Nuclear powerThe Namibian government is considering the development of nuclear power in order to complete the national energy mix and provide sufficient energy for our development.[1] The idea of generating its own nuclear power started in 2008 and will be set and running probably by the year 2018.[3][4] The government has predicted the estimated cost for the whole project to be 17 billon.[5] Namibia's nuclear efforts in getting nuclear power have concerned the attention of the global non-proliferation community. The White House Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) is observing the events in Namibia, concerned that Namibian uranium might fall into the wrong hands.[2] See also{{Subject bar|portal1=Namibia|portal2=Energy}}References1. ^1 {{cite web|title=Namibia to build nuclear enrichment plant|url=http://www.africanews.com/site/list_message/32116#m32116|publisher=AfricaNews|accessdate=2 December 2010}} 2. ^1 {{cite web|last=John|first=Daly|title=Namibia Pursues Nuclear Energy Dreams With France's Areva|url=http://www.newera.com.na/articles/42810/Namibia-Pursues-Nuclear-Energy-Dreams-With-France-s-Areva|publisher=Namibian New ERA Newspaper|accessdate=13 February 2012}} 3. ^{{cite web|title= Namibia plans for nuclear plant at first uranium policy meet |url=http://www.rnw.nl/africa/bulletin/namibia-plans-nuclear-plant-first-uranium-policy-meet |publisher=Radio Nertherlands |accessdate=29 November 2010}} 4. ^{{cite web|title=Nuclear Power Station in Namibia a Possibility|url=http://www.inamibia.co.na/component/k2/item/19070-nuclear-power-station-in-namibia-a-possibility.html |publisher=inamibia.co.na |accessdate=14 August 2012}} 5. ^{{cite news|title=Nam in nuclear plant trade-off with France|url=http://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=28&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=93253&no_cache=1 |newspaper= The Namibian |accessdate=9 February 2012}} Further reading
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