Friday, December 03, 2004

Greenpeace: Silex Uranium Enrichment

[PDF] All attempts to prevent the spread of nuclear technologies have failed. If Silex is fully developed it is, to say the least, highly likely that eventually the technology could be used for the production of fissile materials for use in nuclear weapons. Countries interested in setting up clandestine programs to produce highly enriched uranium for use in nuclear weapons will find Silex an attractive technology.
The Australian government’s support of this technology undermines its stated commitment to nuclear non-proliferation. Furthermore, conducting this research in a nuclear facility that the public is told is mainly engaged in medical research is hypocritical.
This report should be widely read, particularly by politicians and diplomats. It is essential reading for those interested in nuclear disarmament issues, international politics, international relations and strategic studies.

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