Mining

The kind of orebody, safety concerns, and economic factors all play a role in the choice of mining technique for a certain uranium deposit. To recover uranium ore, both excavation and in situ methods are employed. Open Pit Mining vs. Underground Mining In general, underground mining is used for deep deposits, while open pit mining…

The United States imports a significant amount of uranium from Russia, and the recent tensions between the two countries have led to concerns about the stability of this supply. If mining operations in the United States were to increase, it could provide a more stable and secure source of uranium for the country. But what…

Uranium is a radioactive element that can be used to generate electricity. It is a safe and clean energy source and is abundant in the Earth’s crust.   Uranium can help solve the Earth’s electricity problems in several ways: Uranium is a safe and clean energy source that can help solve the Earth’s electricity problems. Rising…

The issue of uranium mining projects has emerged as one of the most contentious regarding sustainability and protecting the environment. Mining companies often face pressure to prove their operations are environmentally responsible and sustainable. But what does that mean, exactly? And what are the challenges involved in uranium mining projects that aim to be sustainable?…

The Department of Energy points out that nuclear energy is clean. It does not produce greenhouse gases and can help us meet our climate goals. Nuclear energy is also safe and reliable. Uranium is the active material used in most nuclear power plants. It is a heavy metal that is naturally radioactive. The nuclei of…

The 21st century has seen a dramatic increase in the demand for minerals, metals, and other natural resources, as global economic growth has driven industrialization and urbanization around the world. This has put pressure on traditional mining operations to increase production in order to meet this growing demand.  However, this has also led to increased…

Health and safety are common issues faced in the mining industry until today. However, In-Situ Recovery (ISR) —a mining process involving injecting a leaching solution into the ore body to extract metals—working on excavations becomes safer and less risky. But how does In-Situ Recovery change the practices of the mining industry? Here are some reasons…

Uranium mineral development can be quite the process with several moving parts. Generally, though, the mineral development process usually begins when prospectors and explorers find an area of possible mineralization.  Prospectors use aerial surveys to look for uranium mineralization, and if an area presents a good opportunity for a discovery, a smaller group of explorers…

Do you want to know where to get uranium when there’s scarcity? There are large amounts of uranium in what is known as unconventional resources, in addition to the 6.1 million tonnes of uranium in the world’s known recoverable resources.  Rare earth element (REE) deposits are an example of a non-traditional resource. REEs have unique…