Iran to Impose Iron Ore Export Duty
Iron – Reuters reported that Iran is planning to tax iron ore exports at a rate of 40 percent to take advantage of a jump in sales to China.
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EU to Talk with Iran Over Controversial Nuclear Program on May 15
Uranium – Reuters reported that representatives from the EU are scheduled to meet with representatives from Iran to talk and negotiate on Iran's controversial nuclear program on May 15.
Iranian President Visits Uranium-Producing Country
Uranium – Reuters reported that Iran’s president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited uranium-producing Niger on Monday as part of its aim to deepen its ties with Africa.
Iran Starts Uranium Mining After Failed Nuclear Talks
Uranium – Reuters reported that operation has started at 2 uranium mines and milling plant in Iran, just days after inconclusive talks with six world powers ended.
US Ambassador Walks Out of UN Meeting on Iran’s Israel Remark
Uranium – Reuters reported that the United States ambassador to the UN, Joseph Macmanus, walked out of the nuclear meeting in protest of Iran’s representative accusing Israel of “genocide.”
Economics and Water Security Drive Nuclear Power Push in Middle East
Uranium – Acquiring potable water resources and maximizing the value of oil and gas resources are the two most salient reasons for the push toward nuclear power generation in the Middle East.
World Powers to Offer Sanctions Relief to Iran During Meeting
Uranium – Reuters reported that world powers are expected to offer sanctions relief to Iran during their meeting in the Kazakh city of Almaty if it agrees to put an end to its nuclear work.
Iran Finds Significant Raw Uranium, Identifies 16 Additional Nuclear Power Sites
Uranium – Reuters reported that data shown by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran said significant new reserves of raw uranium have been found in the southern and northern coastal areas.
Iran Criticizes World Powers on Uranium Plant Closure Demand Plan
Uranium – Reuters reported that Iran, through its foreign ministry spokesperson, Ramin Mehmanparast, said the world powers’ plan to demand the closure of its uranium enrichment plant, Fordow, in exchange for the easing of sanctions on the country’s precious metals trade is unacceptable.
Iran Not Keen on Deal to Reduce Gold Sanctions
Gold – Reuters reported that Iran does not think highly of major powers' plan to reduce sanctions on Tehran's gold and precious metals trading if the country agrees to close its Fordow uranium enrichment plant.
