Environmental impact of uranium mining and milling: the Canadian experience
An outline of the basic regulatory approaches for minimization of environmental impacts from uranium mining and milling in Canada is presented. Requirements of the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) currently being enforced are much more rigorous for uranium mill tailings than for other tailings, even though the environmentl hazards of uranium mill tailings are generally the same order of magnitude as those associated with other tailings. Safety considerations set forth by the AECB are outlined. the extent of the environmental impact of the AECB rulings are discussed using mines in the elliot Lake area of Ontario for illustrative purposes. Some statements are included as to what the author feels is necessary to regain public confidence and acceptance or uranium mining and the entire uranium industry. (BLM)
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Energy Control Board, Ottawa, Ontario
- OSTI ID:
- 6468924
- Journal Information:
- Energy Prog.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Prog.; (United States) Vol. 2:1; ISSN ENPGD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ELLIOT LAKE
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