As part of the official visit of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Kazakhstan on August 27, Kazakhstan’s National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC and Jordan Uranium Mining Company (JUMCO) signed Heads of Agreement relating to the development of Central Jordan Uranium Project.
According to Kazatomprom, the purpose of the Agreement is to formalize the intentions of the parties and define the main conditions for the implementation of this project. The document is aimed at developing strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and Jordan, new opportunities for international cooperation, and also expands Kazatomprom’s position in the global uranium industry.
“Kazatomprom is excited to join forces with JUMCO in this landmark initiative. Our partnership aims to combine Jordan’s unique resource base with Kazakhstan’s proven experience in sustainable and efficient uranium mining. We look forward to explore the Central Jordan Uranium Project, which has the potential to serve as an example of prospective international cooperation in the nuclear sector,” said Meirzhan Yussupov, CEO of Kazatomprom.
“This agreement represents a major step forward in Jordan’s nuclear fuel cycle strategy. By partnering with the world’s leading uranium producer, we are ensuring that Jordan’s uranium resources will be developed in line with best international practices while delivering value to our national economy,” said Dr. Khaled Toukan, Chairman of JUMCO Board of Directors.
“The signing of this Heads of Agreement is a historic milestone for Jordan and for JUMCO. After extensive meetings and exchange visits, we are confident this partnership will transform Jordan’s uranium resources into a cornerstone of sustainable development. Working with Kazatomprom will bring advanced technologies, job creation, and knowledge transfer that will benefit Jordan for decades to come,” added Mohammad Al-Shannag, General Manager of JUMCO.
