TECHNOLOGY

Silex secures Cameco deal

AUSTRALIAN research and development company Silex Systems’ plans to commercialise its SILEX laser uranium enrichment technology are back on track after a deal was struck with Canadian uranium miner Cameco to buy out SILEX licensee GE-Hitachi Global Laser Enrichment.

 Silex Systems CEO Michael Goldsworthy

Silex Systems CEO Michael Goldsworthy

The Separation of Isotopes by Laser Excitation (SILEX) process uses highly selective laser excitation to enrich uranium. Developed at Silex's Lucas Heights facility in Sydney by scientists Dr Michael...

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