Brazil Opens Uranium Enrichment Plant

Brazil conducted an unveiling ceremony Friday of its Resende uranium enrichment plant, the Associated Press reported (see GSN, April 21).

The center is expected to provide fuel for Brazilian nuclear power plants, and to save the nation millions of dollars now spent to enrich fuel at a European enrichment consortium. Science and Technology Minister Sergio Rezende said Brazil was committed to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Brazil drew international criticism two years ago when it barred unrestricted inspections by the International Atomic Energy Association, citing concerns over industrial espionage. Inspectors later said they were satisfied after monitoring uranium inputs and outputs, according to AP (Peter Muello, Associated Press/Washington Post, May 7).

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