Uranium resources, exploration and production in Australia
Conference
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· Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6893176
The reasonably assured uranium resources of Australia recoverable at less than $US80/kg U (uranium reserves) have increased from 6200 MTU in 1967 to 292,000 MTU in 1979. Additional resources at known deposits and in higher cost categories amount to 151,000 MTU. Exploration programs during this period have been very successful in discovering uranium at low average exploration costs. The potential for further discoveries is high. Only the Mary Kathleen mine and mill were operational in May 1980 with an average production of 600 MTU/yr. The Nabarlek deposit has been mined and stockpiled. The mill at Nabarlek, and the mine and mill at Ranger, are under construction. A pilot plant is being constructed as the first stage of develoment for the Yeelirrie deposit. Initial production from these three new projects is expected to reach about 5600 MTU/yr in 1985. No firm decisions have been taken on expansion of initial capacities of the approved projects or on the approval of other projects in Australia.
- Research Organization:
- Australian Atomic Energy Commission, Coogee, New South Wales
- OSTI ID:
- 6893176
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-810233-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 36
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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