Jordanian Uranium Mining Company’s yellowcake plant fully operational “” Toukan

Jordanian Uranium Mining Company’s yellowcake plant fully operational “” Toukan

He pointed out that the Synchrotron-light for Experimental Research and Applications in the Middle East (SESAME) began receiving international researchers in 2018 to conduct research using synchrotron light. He stressed that all of the institute's scientific achievements have been achieved thanks to the support of His Majesty King Abdullah. General Manager of the Uranium Mining Company Mohammad Shunnaq said that over the past year the company has undertaken the design and installation of a factory for the production of yellow cake. He highlighted the company's successful operation of a crude agglomeration line despite the exceptional circumstances due to the coronavirus pandemic. Shunnaq also highlighted that the operation of the pilot plant has produced 70 tonnes of ore. Pertaining to the development and training of human resources, he said that the company runs training programmes in the fields of uranium exploration, extraction processes, physical and chemical analysis, environmental conservation studies and data analysis. He pointed out that the company trained more than 100 individuals from professional associations and Jordanian universities, as well as from the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy in Saudi Arabia. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( ).