High-level enterprise and low-level radioactivity: two hazards in developing-country uranium concessions

Journal Article · · J. Energy Dev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6242836

Erickson, D M ^[1]; Gillis, M

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1. US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC

Multinational uranium-mining activities in developing countries (LDCs) have posed new and important problems for LDCs because of the nature of the extractive enterprises and the nature of the mineral. If the LDCs are to realize their expected financial and growth objectives from uranium exploitation, they will need to exercise as much vigilance in negotiating and monitoring contracts with state-owned multinational enterprises as with privately-owned multinationals. In order for these objectives to be achieved without costly sacrifices in occupational health and the environment, LDC governments will need to develop concession agreements, mining codes, and public-health and labor standards that limit the scope of low-level radioactivity damage. 39 references.

• OSTI ID: 6242836
• Journal Information: J. Energy Dev.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Dev.; (United States) Vol. 6:1; ISSN JENDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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