(a) whether the Government has signed any agreement with foreign countries to
ensure regular supply of uranium to the nuclear reactors in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, countrywise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to import uranium from Australia who are largest producer of uranium; and
(d) if so, the quantity of uranium imported from Australia during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES (INDEPENDENT CHARGE), PMO, PERSONNEL, PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.
(SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN):
(a) & (b) Yes, Sir. Contracts have been signed with France, Russia and Kazakhstan for supply of Uranium. The details of the contract are detailed below :-
Sr No Country Details of contract
1. France 300 MT of Uranium Ore Concentrates 2. Russia 2000 MT Natural Uranium Oxide Pellets spread over a period of five to six years; and 58 MT of enriched Uranium Dioxide Pellets 3. Kazakhstan 2100 MT of Natural Uranium Ore Concentrate, spread over six years