Nuclear Raw Materials

Proceedings of an International Synposium on Uranium production and raw materials for the nuclear fuel cycle supply and demand, economics, the environment and energy security organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency in cooperation with the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, the World Nuclear Association, the Nuclear Energy Institute and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, held in Vienna, 20-24 June 2005. With Corrigendum (1p.: 30 cm)

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Uranium for Nuclear Power: Resources, Mining and Transformation to Fuel discusses the nuclear industry and its dependence on a steady supply of competitively priced uranium as a key factor in its long-term sustainability. A better understanding of uranium ore geology and advances in exploration and mining methods will facilitate the discovery and exploitation of new uranium deposits. The practice of efficient, safe, environmentally-benign exploration, mining and milling technologies, and effective site decommissioning and remediation are also fundamental to the public image of nuclear power. This book provides a comprehensive review of developments in these areas. Provides researchers in academia and industry with an authoritative overview of the front end of the nuclear fuel cycle Presents a comprehensive and systematic coverage of geology, mining, and conversion to fuel, alternative fuel sources, and the environmental and social aspects Written by leading experts in the field of nuclear power, uranium mining, milling, and geological exploration who highlight the best practices needed to ensure environmental safety