Briefings on key uranium mining topics
It may be an understatement to say that aspects of the uranium mining and nuclear power industries generate interest, even controversy, for a great many people.
Here, the AUA presents its arguments and positions on a number of the more controversial issues that people think about when they look at the uranium industry.
We will update and add to these briefings as new issues come to prominence or as new information emerges.
Managing uranium mine waste
Managing uranium tailings is a well-understood, well managed practice
Waste management in the nuclear industry
The uranium and nuclear industries manage their own wastes, safely and effectively
Safeguarding the use of Australia's uranium exports
Australian and international safeguards arrangements ensure the peaceful use of our exports
Water use in uranium mining
Mining generally uses a small proportion of the water used every year in Australia; uranium uses a smaller portion still
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Feature Article
Lenzen report
Manfred Lenzen's review of the scientific literature on the development of all available electricity generation technologies. The report suggests renewables are limited and nuclear energy is the key low-carbon, low-pollution, baseload technology.
21U Highlights
Progress in implementing the uranium industry's stewardship program
The AUA's Principles of Uranium Stewardship were introduced a little over a year ago. This update describes some of the initiatives taken so far and the progress that has been made.
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