Nuclear India

Negotiations to launch Australian uranium exports to India have begun, a move welcomed by the industry at its annual conference in Adelaide.Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports the uranium industry holds developing countries as the key to its resurgence, but those opposed to nuclear power warn of potentially fatal costs.

Rakesh Ahuja addressing the Paydirt 2013 uranium conference in Adelaide Source: Rakesh Ahuja

Negotiations to launch Australian uranium exports to India have begun, a move welcomed by the industry at its annual conference in Adelaide. However critics warn the deal will accelerate India's nuclear arms race against Pakistan - and surprisingly, a former top diplomat agrees, but says it's a fact of life. Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports the uranium industry holds developing countries as the key to its resurgence, but those opposed to nuclear power warn of potentially fatal costs.