Kazakhstan, World's Top Uranium Miner, Votes on Nuclear Plant in Sunday's Referendum

Oct 5, 2024, 05:25 AM

Voters in Kazakhstan, the world's top uranium miner, will decide in a referendum on Sunday whether to approve the construction of a new nuclear power plant, potentially the country's first reactor since 1999. The proposal has raised environmental concerns and questions about reliance on neighboring China and Russia for technology, as Chinese and Russian companies are among the potential builders. The referendum reflects growing global interest in nuclear power but also underscores challenges related to energy security and geopolitical dependencies, especially amid concerns over potential restrictions in global uranium supply.