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In this interactive, the steps involved in the processing of uranium are explained.
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This interactive is a map of Australia including a simple legend and information about three South Australian uranium mines. South Australia is emphasised on the map in a different colour and three locations ...
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is the source of nuclear energy accounting for 14% of electricity generation worldwide. In this fact sheet information is provided on the history, methods of mining and use of uranium. ...
This fact sheet provides some of the chemistry of uranium. Discover the methods by which uranium is extracted and the chemical processes of these methods. How is chemistry used to enrich uranium and what are the different types of chemical reactions involved? Discover the symbol equations associated ...
This fact sheet explores the environmental issues associated with uranium mining in Australia. What are the potential risks to the environment with uranium mining and how are governments and mining operators currently collaborating to manage these risks? Find out how mining companies seek approvals for ...
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. Uranium is a relatively common metal, found in rocks and seawater. Uranium ore is recovered by excavation or by insitu leaching techniques. Excavation may be underground or open pit mining. In this ...
South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. This resource contains a diagram representing an underground uranium mine and an animation of mine equipment being used to drill holes. The diagram is a cross-sectional view of the mine showing drill holes ...