China announces nuclear fuel breakthrough

China announces nuclear fuel breakthrough
Beijing (AFP) Jan 3, 2011 - Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in nuclear fuel reprocessing technology that could effectively end any uranium supply concerns, state media reported on Monday. The technology developed by state-run China National Nuclear Corp enables the country to re-use irradiated nuclear fuel, China Central Television said. "China's proven uranium sources will last only 50 to 70 years, but ... morehttp://www.nuclearpowerdaily.com/reports/China_announces_nuclear_fuel_breakthrough_999.html