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Solution (in situ leach) mining of uranium: an overview

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6566581
Increases in the demand for and price of uranium have made in-situ mining an attractive alternative to the open-pit and underground U mining methods. Up to 50% of the known ore-bearing sandstone in the western U.S. can be mined using the in-situ mining method. In-situ mining also offers a significant environmental advantage. Restoration of the contaminated groundwater is discussed. (DLC)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6566581
Report Number(s):
CONF-781105-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English