Australia's in situ recovery uranium mining best practice guide: groundwaters, residues and radiation protection
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Resource Abstract:
Geoscience Australia developed the guide with the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Department of Environment,
Water, Heritage and the Arts and state and territory governments. There were several rounds of public consultation including
international consideration by the International Atomic Energy Agency and United States regulators. The guide outlines the
best practice principles and approaches that apply generally to mining in Australia, before giving more detailed consideration
to best practice environmental protection and regulation for in situ recovery (ISR) mining. It draws on guidelines and regulatory
practices applying to uranium mining in South Australia - the only jurisdiction currently with experience of approval and
regulation of ISR projects. This guide is not a regulatory document and it should be considered within existing Australian
legal and governance frameworks relevant to the mining sector. Its purpose is to set out expectations for approval and regulation
of in situ recovery uranium mining (ISR), in line with the Australian Government's policy to ensure that uranium mining, milling
and rehabilitation is based on world best practice standards.
Citation
Title Australia's in situ recovery uranium mining best practice guide: groundwaters, residues and radiation protection
publication Date
2010-01-01T00:00:00
Series
Issue 2010
cited responsible party
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author
organisation Name
Geoscience Australia
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cited responsible party
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author
organisation Name
Dept. Resources Tourism and Energy
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