Tag Archives: Russia

More than 475 metric tons of Russian highly enriched uranium eliminated

Deliveries are 95 percent complete, represents 19,000 nuclear warheads converted to civilian use

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The National Nuclear Security Administration on Monday announced it has monitored the elimination of more than 475 metric tons of Russian highly enriched uranium, or HEU, under a landmark nuclear nonproliferation program, commonly known as Megatons to Megawatts.

http://oakridgetoday.com/2013/06/26/more-than-475-metric-tons-of-russian-highly-enriched-uranium-eliminated/

Russia’s palladium reserve ‘almost exhausted’

Russia’s palladium reserves have almost run out and sales this year could be as low as three metric tonnes.

http://www.platinum.matthey.com/media-room/news-room/russia-s-palladium-reserve-almost-exhausted/801529590.html