Uranium

At the Ural Electrochemical Plant subordinated to Rosatom, where an emergency depressurization of a cylinder with uranium hexafluoride occurred and a person died, 24 workers needed medical assistance.

During the depressurization of a depleted uranium hexafluoride tank at the Ural Electrochemical Combine (UECC), one of the company's employees was killed. This was reported by a source of RIA Novosti in the emergency services and the Telegram channel 112.

One person was injured. The radiation situation remains normal.

The Russian diamond business and the nuclear industry of the Russian Federation will not be included in the new tenth package of sanctions of the European Union against Russia.

Uranium futures exceeded 50 euros per pound for the first time since November 2022. The sharp rise in quotations is caused by consumer concerns related to a possible shortage of nuclear fuel in the world.