Guidebook on Environmental Impact Assessment for in Situ Leach Mining Projects
Guidebook on Environmental Impact Assessment for in Situ Leach Mining Projects

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Assessment of the potential environmental impact of an in situ leach (ISL) project is the first step in the permission and licensing process. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serves as the basis for preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which in turn identifies the potential environmental and socioeconomic impact of a proposed project and outlines measures to mitigate the impact. The EIS review process serves to inform the public about a proposed project as well as provide regulatory agencies with assurance that ISL technology will comply with environmental standards, and that project sites can be rehabilitated to pre-mining use. This publication provides a step-by-step description of project parameters that must be addressed in conducting an EIA and preparing an EIS. It also includes EIA/EIS case histories for current operations in Australia, the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and the United States of America.

In Situ Leach Uranium Mining
In Situ Leach Uranium Mining

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Publisher:

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.

Governing Uranium in the United States
Governing Uranium in the United States

Author: Sharon Squassoni

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1442228180

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As part of the global Governing Uranium Project headed by the Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analyzed U.S. experiences with the security of its “front-end” uranium industry. This report examines current U.S. regulation and industry practices regarding security measures and controls over natural uranium prior to enrichment. Topics include prudent management practices, export-import controls, transportation, physical protection, and material accounting. The report highlights security analysis on uranium mining, milling, and conversion, which have historically enjoyed less proliferation scrutiny than other components of the nuclear fuel cycle.

Uranium Extraction Technology
Uranium Extraction Technology

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this publication is to update and expand the first edition, which was published in 1983, and to report on later advances in uranium ore processing. It includes background information about the principles of the unit operations used in uranium ore processing and summarizes the current state of the art. Extensive references provide sources for specific technological details.