Chemistry Nexus
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Illegal uranium mining?
The BBC report possible illegal mining of uranium at a mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The government states the mine was shut but a BBC correspondent cliams 6,000 illegal miners work the Shinkolobwe mine. The International Atomic Energy Agency is said to be very concerned. The BBC state the uranium is processed nearby and delivered illegally to the world market via Zambia.
WebElements December 14th, 2009
Posted In: Chemistry, Environmental chemistry