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Interior drains for open pit disposal of uranium mill tailings

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OSTI ID:6499106
A conceptualized interior drainage system is presented for reducing the environmental impact on natural groundwater by disposal of uranium mill tailings in the mined-out open pit. The evaporation/seepage ratio can be increased through the use of interior drains, long-term monitoring of groundwater quality can be eliminated, and the open pit will not require an extensive liner. Other advantages not related to groundwater are: control of fugitive dust and radon emanation during mill operations and timely reclamation after the impoundment is filled with tailings.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6499106
Report Number(s):
CONF-781127--2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English