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July 20, 1970

South African Department of Foreign Affairs, Announcement by South African Prime Minister Vorster

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Announcement by South African Prime Minister Vorster outlines the country’s approach to marketing and selling enriched uranium. He describes a unique process by which South African scientists can create a highly enriched “uranium concentrate.”

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South African Foreign Affairs Archives, Brand Fourie, Atomic Energy, File 2/5/2/1, Vol 1, Vol 2. Obtained and contributed by Anna-Mart van Wyk, Monash South Africa.

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2012-05-22

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