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DR Congo Government Responds to Research Allegations of "Uranium" in Cobalt Products, Announces Re-Testing and IAEA Consultations

The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recently responded to a study suggesting that its cobalt products may contain traces of uranium. The study, published in the journal *Nature Communications* on July 30, 2026, reported the presence of uranium traces in some exported cobalt hydroxide products from the DRC. As cobalt is a critical raw material in the global new energy battery supply chain, this claim quickly drew external attention to mineral product safety, environmental risks, and supply chain credibility. In an official statement released on August 7 by the Ministry of Communication and Media, the DRC government stated that the allegations should be understood within a scientific and geological context. The government emphasized that the natural co-occurrence of uranium in copper-cobalt deposits in Lualaba Province and Haut-Katanga Province is a geological phenomenon known for over a century, and is neither abnormal nor the result of artificial addition or deliberate manipulation. The government also noted that, under relevant International Atomic Energy Agency standards, if uranium exists only in trace amounts in ores or cobalt concentrates and is not specifically processed for uranium extraction, it should generally not be regarded as nuclear material.

2026-08-10

JINR delegation participates in the 51st Vietnam Conference on Theoretical Physics

From August 3 to 6, the 51st Vietnam Conference on Theoretical Physics (VCTP-51) was held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. A delegation of researchers from the Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and the Laboratory of Information Technologies of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research attended the conference, engaging in exchanges with more than 170 scholars from Vietnam, Germany, India, China, Pakistan, Russia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, and other countries and regions. The conference topics covered multiple frontier directions in theoretical physics, including high-energy physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, and cosmology, as well as interdisciplinary research areas such as physics beyond the Standard Model, molecular physics, quantum optics and quantum information, biomaterials, and biomolecules. The broad agenda...

2026-08-08

CNNC Delegation Visits Chen Dexin, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Minmetals

On August 7, Shen Yanfeng, Party Secretary and Chairman of CNNC, led a delegation to China Minmetals Corporation to meet with Chen Dexin, Party Secretary and Chairman of China Minmetals, where both parties exchanged views on further strengthening strategic cooperation. Wang Jiezhi, Deputy Party Secretary and Director of China Minmetals, Wang Xingquan, Party Member and Vice President, Liu Jianping, Deputy Party Secretary and Director of CNNC, and Chen Junli, Party Member and Vice President, attended the meeting. Chen Dexin welcomed the visit of Shen Yanfeng and his delegation, and introduced the business segments of China Minmetals. He stated that since the signing of the strategic cooperation agreement between China Minmetals and CNNC, fruitful cooperation results have been achieved in multiple fields, including uranium resource development, overseas nuclear power construction, and scientific research project breakthroughs...

2026-08-08

Rosatom Delegation Visits SevRAO Radioactive Waste Management Facilities

A delegation from Rosatom recently inspected the production facilities of the Northwestern Center - SevRAO, a branch of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise RADON (FSUE RADON). The delegation included Vasily Tinin, responsible for state policy on radioactive waste, spent nuclear fuel, and nuclear and radiation safety, as well as Sergey Martynenko, head of the Integrated Nuclear Submarine Decommissioning Program Office. The host side was represented by Igor Pron, Acting General Director of FSUE RADON, Dmitry Drozhilkin, Acting Director of SevRAO, and Yuri Shokhin,...

2026-08-07

Chinese Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Industry Delegation Visits Russian Floating Nuclear Thermal Power Plant

From July 28 to 30, representatives from China's National Nuclear Safety Administration, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC), and the Chinese Embassy in Russia, together with officials from the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological and Nuclear Supervision of the Russian Federation (Rostechnadzor), jointly visited the floating nuclear thermal power plant located in Pevek, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The plant is operated by Rosenergoatom, the power generation division of Rosatom. During the visit, the delegation inspected the floating power unit and onshore facilities, and learned about the operation of key equipment. Chinese experts focused on spent fuel storage, refueling procedures, and related equipment configurations...

2026-08-07

Rwandan Delegation Visits the Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety in Russia

On August 4, 2026, a delegation from the Republic of Rwanda visited the Federal Budgetary Institution "Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety" (FBU STC NRS) during its visit to the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor). The delegation was led by Claude Nkusi, Deputy Director General of the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). At the beginning of the meeting, Alexander Khamaza, Director of the Scientific and Technical Center for Nuclear and Radiation Safety, delivered a welcome speech and introduced the Center's main activities in providing scientific and technical support to Rostekhnadzor. During the visit, the Rwandan delegation also learned about the...

2026-08-06

Han Bing, Chairman of Hefei Municipal CPPCC, Leads Delegation to CYC Ion for Research and Guidance

On the afternoon of August 4, Han Bing, Chairman of Hefei Municipal Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), led a delegation to CYC Ion for research and guidance, and held a symposium. Yong Fengshan, Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress; Su Xiang, Secretary-General of the Municipal CPPCC; Jiang Xin, Chairman of the Municipal Industrial Investment Group; Zhang Xiaofeng, Director of the Education, Science, Health and Sports Committee of the Municipal CPPCC; and Guo Mei, Deputy Director of the Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, participated in the event. Song Yuntao, Deputy Director of the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Liu Lu, Chairman of CYC Ion; Chen Yonghua, General Manager; and Deputy General Managers Ding Kaizhong, Li Jun, and Guang Ruohuai accompanied the delegation. The delegation was briefed in detail on CYC Ion's industrial layout and business operations, with discussions focusing on key technological breakthroughs in nuclear medicine and high-end equipment, technology transfer and commercialization, and industrial development.

2026-08-06

Cambodian Customs Delegation Visits Jiangsu to Study Smart Customs and Scanning Inspection Technologies

The General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia recently organized a delegation for a working visit to Jiangsu Province, China, focusing on smart customs development and advanced scanning inspection technologies, with the aim of advancing Cambodia's customs modernization reform and digital transformation, enhancing trade facilitation and customs supervision capacity. According to the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, from July 27 to 31, Kun Nhem, Special Representative of the Cambodian Prime Minister and Director General of Customs and Excise, led a delegation to visit Jiangsu Province and conducted an inspection and exchange at Nuctech Company Limited. The visit was intended to understand the application of smart customs systems and customs inspection technologies in actual operations, in support of Cambodia's Customs Reform...

2026-08-03

Wang Min, Deputy Director of the China International Nuclear Fusion Energy Program Execution Center, Led a Delegation to Thailand and Malaysia to Attend China-Thailand and China-Malaysia Bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Consultations on Nuclear Fusion

To fully implement the spirit of China's Belt and Road Initiative, implement the Memorandum of Understanding between China and Thailand on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and advance research and development cooperation in the field of nuclear fusion between China and Thailand and between China and Malaysia, the China-Thailand and China-Malaysia bilateral science and technology cooperation consultations on nuclear fusion were held in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur respectively from July 27 to 30. Wang Min, Deputy Director of the Nuclear Fusion Center, led a delegation to attend the meetings. At the China-Thailand consultation, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on their respective national fusion research and development progress, how to implement the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding on jointly strengthening nuclear fusion exchange and cooperation, and matters such as jointly conducting fusion physics experimental research, personnel exchange visits, and talent cultivation based on the TT-1 tokamak device donated by China.

2026-08-03

Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, Leads a Delegation to Visit Harbin Engineering University

On July 28, a three-member delegation led by Mao Yawei, General Manager of China Zhongyuan Engineering Corporation, visited Harbin Engineering University (HEU). Chen Hailong, Assistant President of HEU, attended the meeting. The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on deepening international talent cultivation and scientific research cooperation. Chen Hailong extended a warm welcome to Mao Yawei and his delegation. He stated that HEU has been continuously and thoroughly implementing the important speech and directives delivered by General Secretary Xi Jinping during his visit to the university, closely aligning with the national nuclear industry development needs, and advancing education, science and technology, and talent development in an integrated manner. China Zhongyuan and HEU have a solid foundation for cooperation and broad prospects, having already achieved fruitful results in areas such as joint cultivation of international students, international talent training, and platform resource sharing...

2026-08-03

Dong Baotong, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment and Director of the National Nuclear Safety Administration, Led a Delegation to Attend the China-Russia Joint Coordination Meeting on Nuclear Safety

On July 27, at the invitation of the Federal Environmental, Industrial and Nuclear Supervision Service of Russia, Dong Baotong, Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment and Director of the National Nuclear Safety Administration, led a delegation to attend the China-Russia Joint Coordination Meeting on Nuclear Safety. During the meeting, the National Nuclear Safety Administration introduced China's latest progress in always placing nuclear safety at the highest priority, strengthening the building of nuclear safety regulatory forces, improving regulatory functions in key areas, and promoting the adaptation of regulatory capacity to the development of the nuclear industry, under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization and the holistic approach to national security; shared China's in-depth participation in global nuclear safety governance, as well as the Integrated Regulatory Review Service of the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Russian side appreciated...

2026-07-31

Chinese Delegation Attends 2026 Annual Meeting on Implementation of Bilateral Cooperation Agreement between Ministry of Science and Technology and ITER Organization

On July 7-8, 2026, the 2026 Annual Meeting on Implementation of the Bilateral Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and the ITER Organization was held at the ITER Organization Headquarters. Deputy Director Yan Xiaohong of the Nuclear Fusion Center led the Chinese delegation to the meeting. The Chinese delegation conducted in-depth exchanges with senior ITER management and relevant department heads on topics including project progress, personnel dispatch, public outreach and science education, and international schools. During the meeting, both sides agreed that the ITER Project has made significant progress since the 2024 baseline update. ITER Deputy Director-General Kamada highly commended the outstanding performance of the Chinese consortium in the assembly of the tokamak, noting that the installation efficiency of individual sectors has more than tripled, playing a core role in advancing the project's critical path. China expressed its commitment to further deepening comprehensive cooperation with the ITER Organization and contributing Chinese strength to the successful implementation of the ITER Project.

2026-07-15

A delegation led by Dai Minmin of Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd. visited the fusion research facility for a fact-finding and exchange visit.

July 22, 2026, marked the first anniversary of the official establishment of China Fusion. A delegation led by Dai Minmin, Deputy Party Secretary and President of Shanghai State-owned Capital Investment Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Shanghai State

2026-07-27

Professor Liu Xiaodong and his delegation from East China University of Technology visited the CNNC Western Geological Exploration Center for exchanges and guidance.

On July 24, a five-member delegation led by Professors Liu Xiaodong and Pan Jiayong from East China University of Technology visited the CNNC Western Geological Exploration Center for professional exchanges. Wang Leli (Party Secretary), Wang Gui (Director

2026-07-27