Recent Developments in Uranium Resources and Production with Emphasis on In Situ Leach Mining. IAEA TECDOC Series
Recent Developments in Uranium Resources and Production with Emphasis on In Situ Leach Mining. IAEA TECDOC Series

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

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Published: 2004

Total Pages: 334

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In situ leach (ISL) mining of uranium involves injecting mild acidic or alkaline chemicals through surface boreholes into permeable, uranium-bearing sandstones. The chemicals dissolve the uranium and the uranium-bearing solutions are pumped to the surface through a second set of boreholes. ISL mining of uranium totalled 6410 tonnes of uranium in 2002, and accounted for 18% of worldwide uranium production. Seven countries reported ISL production in 2002, and other countries are considering the potential for developing an ISL capability, as ISL has economic and environmental advantages for produ.

In Situ Leach Uranium Mining
In Situ Leach Uranium Mining

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Published: 2016

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9789201275196

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"In situ leach or leaching (ISL) or in situ recovery (ISR) mining has become one of the standard uranium production methods. Its application to amenable uranium deposits (in certain sedimentary formations) has been growing in view of its competitive production costs and low surface impacts. This publication provides an historical overview and shows how ISL experience around the world can be used to direct the development of technical activities, taking into account environmental considerations, and emphasizing the economics of the process, including responsible mine closure. The publication provides information on how to design, operate and regulate current and future projects safely and efficiently, with a view to maximizing performance and minimizing negative environmental impact."--Publisher's description.

Critical Analysis of World Uranium Resources
Critical Analysis of World Uranium Resources

Author: Susan Hall

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-06-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781500375348

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The U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration (EIA) joined with the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to analyze the world uranium supply and demand balance. To evaluate short- term primary supply (0-15 years), the analysis focused on Reasonably Assured Resources (RAR), which are resources pro- jected with a high degree of geologic assurance and considered to be economically feasible to mine. Such resources include uranium resources from mines currently in production as well as resources that are in the stages of feasibility or of being permit- ted. Sources of secondary supply for uranium, such as stockpiles and reprocessed fuel, were also examined. To evaluate long- term primary supply, estimates of uranium from unconventional and from undiscovered resources were analyzed.

Uranium 1999 : Resources, Production and Demand
Uranium 1999 : Resources, Production and Demand

Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. NEA (Nuclear Energy Agency)

Publisher: Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and development

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 348

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This ""Red Book"", jointly prepared every two years by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency, is the foremost world reference on uranium. It is based on official information from 49 countries and includes compilations of statistics on resources, exploration, production and demand as of 1 January 1999. It provides substantial new information from all of the major uranium producing centres in Africa, Australia, Eastern Europe, North America and the New Independent States. It also contains an international expert analysis of industry statistics and world-wide.

Forty Years of Uranium Resources, Production and Demand in Perspective
Forty Years of Uranium Resources, Production and Demand in Perspective

Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 292

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The "Red Book", jointly prepared by the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and the International Atomic Energy Agency, is a recognised world reference source on the uranium industry. This publication collates and analyses key information drawn from the twenty editions of the Red Book published between 1965 and 2004, in order to set out a comprehensive review of developments in the world uranium industry from the birth of civilian nuclear energy through to the beginning of the 21st century. It summarises developments in the major uranium-producing countries and topics covered include: installed nuclear capacity, reactor-related uranium requirements, market price, exploration, resources, production, natural and enriched uranium inventories, thorium, mine start-up and closure histories, environmental aspects of uranium mining and processing.