---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Hallam <[email protected]> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 05:54:46 +0000 (UTC) Subject: Australian uranium shipments planned for 2015 as India ramps up nuclear power/Aussie uranium could be in India next year
Australian uranium shipments planned for 2015 as India ramps up nuclear power http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/australian-uranium-shipments-planned-for-2015-as-india-ramps-up-nuclear-power-20141118-11p237.html Date November 18, 2014 - 3:14PM Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Brisbane Airport to attend the G20 summit. Photo: Greg Wood The uranium industry is hoping to make trial shipments to India next year as the nation makes plans to move to 25 per cent nuclear power by 2050. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indian leader Narendra Modi have discussed the supply of Australian uranium for India's nuclear power plants. It follows their signing of a safeguards agreement in New Delhi in September, overturning a long-standing ban on uranium exports to the subcontinent. In his address to federal parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi said he saw Australia as a major partner in his country's quest to boost electricity production and address climate change. Advertisement "(We seek) energy that does not cause our glaciers to melt," he said. "Clean coal and gas, renewable energy and fuel for nuclear power." The pair discussed energy security and what Mr Abbott called Australia's "readiness and willingness" to supply uranium to India for peaceful purposes. "If all goes to plan, Australia will export uranium to India - under suitable safeguards ofcourse - because cleaner energy is one of the most important contributions that Australia can make to the wider world," Mr Abbott said. The agreement is now being examined by the parliamentary treaties committee, which will close submissions on November 28. There are also talks between officials on administrative arrangements. Both the treaties process and the administrative arrangements must be finalised before Australian uranium producers can start exports to India. Minerals Council uranium spokesman Daniel Zavattiero said the industry expected to start shipments next year. "The industry position is things are moving okay," he said. "We expect some point next year it will come into force and become operational, then we can start on shipments and sales." Initial sales are expected to start on a small scale, but the outlook is strong. The International Energy Agency estimates that while nuclear provides three per cent of India's power today, it will grow to 12 per cent by 2030 and 25 per cent in 2050. India plans to invest $96 billion in nuclear plants to 2040, with 21 operating now, six under construction and 57 planned or proposed. "It's very positive for us," Mr Zavattiero said. The agreement stipulates India must only use the uranium for peaceful purposes that adhere to recognised international safety standards. It is controversial because India has refused to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty despite possessing an arsenal of atomic weapons. Australia has the largest share of uranium resources in the world but currently exports only 8400 tonnes a year, valued at over $820 million. AAP Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/mining-and-resources/australian-uranium-shipments-planned-for-2015-as-india-ramps-up-nuclear-power-20141118-11p237.html#ixzz3JOcZVTqx http://thenewdaily.com.au/news/2014/11/18/aussie-uranium-india-2015/ Aussie uranium could be in India next year 4:03pm Paul Osborne Talks are progressing between Australia and India to supply uranium for nuclear energy. The Ranger uranium mine, 250km east of Darwin. Photo: AAP The uranium industry is hoping to make trial shipments to India in 2015. Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indian leader Narendra Modi have discussed the supply of Australian uranium for India's nuclear power plants. It follows their signing of a safeguards agreement in New Delhi in September, overturning a long-standing ban on uranium exports to the subcontinent. * 'Rock star' Modi shows our pollies how it's done * G20 Summit: the talk is done, now it's time for action In his address to federal parliament on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi said he saw Australia as a major partner in his country's quest to boost electricity production and address climate change. "(We seek) energy that does not cause our glaciers to melt," he said. "Clean coal and gas, renewable energy and fuel for nuclear power." The pair discussed energy security and what Mr Abbott called Australia's "readiness and willingness" to supply uranium to India for peaceful purposes. "If all goes to plan, Australia will export uranium to India - under suitable safeguards ofcourse - because cleaner energy is one of the most important contributions that Australia can make to the wider world," Mr Abbott said. The agreement is now being examined by the parliamentary treaties committee, which will close submissions on November 28. There are also talks between officials on administrative arrangements. Both the treaties process and the administrative arrangements must be finalised before Australian uranium producers can start exports to India. Minerals Council uranium spokesman Daniel Zavattiero told AAP the industry expected to start shipments next year. "The industry position is things are moving okay," he said. "We expect some point next year it will come into force and become operational, then we can start on shipments and sales." Initial sales are expected to start on a small scale, but the outlook is strong. The International Energy Agency estimates that while nuclear provides three per cent of India's power today, it will grow to 12 per cent by 2030 and 25 per cent in 2050. India plans to invest $96 billion in nuclear plants to 2040, with 21 operating now, six under construction and 57 planned or proposed. "It's very positive for us," Mr Zavattiero said. The agreement stipulates India must only use the uranium for peaceful purposes that adhere to recognised international safety standards. It is controversial because India has refused to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty despite possessing an arsenal of atomic weapons. Australia has the largest share of uranium resources in the world but currently exports only 8400 tonnes a year, valued at over $820 million. AAP -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. 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