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September 3, 2008: Denison exceeds number of permitted truckloads hauling uranium ore from San Miguel County (Colorado) to White Mesa mill (Utah)
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September 2, 2008: Codelco to study uranium extraction from copper mines (Chile)
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September 2, 2008: Approval of Beverley ISL uranium mine extension a “blank cheque licence for pollution” (South Australia)
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September 2, 2008: CEAA announces availability of Participant Funding for Former Gunnar Mine Site Rehabilitation Project (Saskatchewan)
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September 2, 2008: Mining lease application lodged for the development of a uranium mine at Crocker Well (South Australia)
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September 2, 2008: Chief headman killed over land for proposed uranium mine (South Africa)
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September 2, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact related to proposed deconversion of highly enriched uranium hexafluoride in a new process line of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc.'s, Erwin, plant (Tennessee)
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September 1, 2008: Niger Uranium Ltd plans open pit uranium mine on Henkries deposit by 2011 (South Africa)
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August 29, 2008: Russia to help Tajikistan to develop uranium deposits
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August 29, 2008: Russia invests into development of Krasnokamensk uranium mine
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August 29, 2008: Rio Tinto may further extend Rössing mine life to 2030 (Namibia)
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August 28, 2008: Beverley Uranium Mine Extension approved (South Australia)
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August 28, 2008: Paladin reports large resource upgrade for Langer Heinrich deposit (Namibia)
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August 27, 2008: CNSC to hold hearing on license renewal for decommissioned Beaverlodge mine and mill site (Saskatchewan)
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August 27, 2008: Areva and Jordan Atomic Energy Commission sign memorandum of understanding on uranium exploration
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August 27, 2008: India invests in development of infrastructure around proposed uranium mining site in Meghalaya
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August 27, 2008: Indigenous landowners protest proposed West Australian legislation to ban uranium mining
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August 26, 2008: Protest against opening of Cameco office in Alice Springs (Australia)
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August 25, 2008: Nuclear warfare threats should end plans to sell Australian uranium to Russia, ACF and MAPW say
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August 22, 2008: Uranium leak in sewage system of Comurhex Pierrelatte conversion plant (France)
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August 22, 2008: Nuclear Suppliers Group defers decision on resumption of nuclear trade with India
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August 21, 2008: Namibian government plans second water desalination plant
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August 21, 2008: Namibia issues Mining Licence for Valencia uranium mine project
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August 21, 2008: U.S. NRC announces establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for license renewal of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine (Nebraska)
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August 20, 2008: Sparton Resources Inc. leaves uranium exploration holes in New Brunswick unplugged
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August 20, 2008: Jordan signs nuclear accord with China on uranium exploration
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August 16, 2008: Spill from new tailings pipeline burst reaches homes at Jaduguda, again (Jharkhand, India)
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August 14, 2008: U.S. NRC staff proposes $16,250 fine for violation of criticality rules at GNF Wilmington nuclear fuel plant (North Carolina)
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August 13, 2008: Sparton Resources Inc. suspends New Brunswick uranium exploration program in response to new rules (Canada)
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August 13, 2008: Railcar with Yellow Cake shipment for Malvési conversion plant overloaded (Germany/France)
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August 12, 2008: U.S. NRC demands further assessment of offsite groundwater contaminant plume identified at Exxon Highland uranium mill tailings deposit (Wyoming)
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August 12, 2008: New groundwater inflow halts repair work at Cigar Lake mine (Saskatchewan)
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August 12, 2008: Babcock & Wilcox Co. acquires Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. in Erwin, Tennessee
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August 11, 2008: Inuit organization Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. signs agreement with uranium exploration company (Nunavut)
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August 11, 2008: Cameco completes acquisition of 70% interest in Kintyre uranium deposit (Western Australia)
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August 10, 2008: Foundation stone laid for Tummalapalle uranium mine and mill, Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh (India)
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August 8, 2008: Referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity (EPBC) Act lodged for development of Crocker Well uranium mine (South Australia)
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August 8, 2008: Provincial Government of Jujuy suspends mining exploration in zone of Tilcara (Argentina)
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August 8, 2008: India aims to double uranium reserves
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August 8, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for site protection measures from surface water flow at Ambrosia Lake uranium mill tailings site (New Mexico)
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August 8, 2008: Mitsui to conduct joint uranium exploration in Uzbekistan
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August 7, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for third evaporation pond at former Homestake Grants uranium mill site (New Mexico)
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August 6, 2008: Meghalaya Government forms expert panel on uranium mining (India)
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August 6, 2008: Vietnam plans to explore for uranium
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August 6, 2008: WildHorse signs cooperation agreement for restart of uranium mining in Hungary
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August 5, 2008: U.S. DOE confirms it will move Moab tailings by rail, not truck (Utah)
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August 4, 2008: Penalty imposed on Muyunkum ISL mine for environmental violations (Kazakhstan)
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August 4, 2008: Penalty imposed on Inkay ISL mine for illegal waste dumping (Kazakhstan)
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August 3, 2008: NGO sues Jujuy Province over mining exploration permits in Quebrada de Humahuaca World Heritage area (Argentina)
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August 1, 2008: Areva signs uranium mining deal on Bakouma project (Central African Republic)
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August 1, 2008: CNSC to hold public hearing to consider the Environmental Assessment Track Report regarding Cameco's proposal for the Vision 2010 project at the Port Hope conversion plant (Ontario)
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July 31, 2008: Environmentalists sue U.S. DOE over uranium leasing program (Colorado)
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July 31, 2008: World Bank approves US$30 million loan for cleanup of closed uranium mine and mill sites in Argentina
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July 31, 2008: Areva obtains environmental approval for Imouraren uranium mine project (Niger)
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July 31, 2008: Institute of Medicine publishes report on feasibility and design issues of epidemiologic studies of veterans exposed to depleted uranium
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July 31, 2008: Inuit advocate against uranium mining in Greenland
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July, 2008: ANF Lingen nuclear fuel fabrication plant applies for capacity increase to 800 t/a (Germany)
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July 29, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of Violation to Shaw Areva MOX Services for deficiencies during MOX fuel plant construction (South Carolina)
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July 25, 2008: CDPHE cites Cotter for groundwater contamination near Cañon City uranium mill (Colorado)
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July 25, 2008: U.S. NRC issues technical evaluation report for remedial action at Moab uranium mill tailings site; calls for groundwater remediation (Utah)
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July 25, 2008: Energy Fuels files for county permit for Piñon Ridge uranium mill (Colorado)
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July 25, 2008: CNSC decides that a public hearing is not necessary to consider the draft EA Guidelines regarding GE-Hitachi's proposal to manufacture low enriched uranium (LEU) fuel bundles in Peterborough, Ontario
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July 25, 2008: U.S. NRC denies petition for rulemaking concerning chemical toxicity of uranium
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July 25, 2008: ONGC to enter uranium mining in India
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July 25, 2008: ERA signs China uranium export deal
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July 24, 2008: French wine appellation "Coteaux du Tricastin" seeks name change after uranium spill
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July 23, 2008: U.S. NRC staff determines Cameco Resources' license amendment request for the processing of third-party resin at its Smith Ranch - Highland in-situ leach mine is unacceptable for lack of environmental analysis (Wyoming)
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July 23, 2008: Explosion in centrifuge manufacturing plant at Urenco Almelo site (Netherlands)
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July 23, 2008: Residents voice opposition to production increase of Crow Butte uranium ISL mine (Nebraska)
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July 23, 2008: WildHorse could open first Hungarian uranium mine in 2010
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July 23, 2008: Uranium Corporation of India gets lease for four mines in Jharkhand
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July 22, 2008: Park Service to advance cleanup cost for abandoned Orphan Mine Site, as responsible parties duck (Arizona)
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July 22, 2008: Kazatomprom aims to top global uranium market in 2009
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July 22, 2008: Elevated radiation levels found at former Rosglas uranium mine site (Bretagne, France)
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July 22, 2008: New uranium/gold mill to be built at Lunnoye deposit, South Yakutia (Russia)
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July 21, 2008: Refluorination of depleted uranium oxide (!) ongoing at Comurhex Malvési and Pierrelatte plants, France
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July 21, 2008: Three expert groups to assess health effects of proposed uranium mine in Domiasiat (India)
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July 21, 2008: U.S. NRC releases NUREG-1910 Draft Report for Comment: Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities
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July 21, 2008: Atomredmetzoloto to set up joint venture with Areva
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July 20, 2008: Niger's Tuareg rebels demand share of uranium revenue
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July 18, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $64.50 per lb U3O8
(TradeTech)
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July 17, 2008: Wyoming DEQ issues Notice of Violation to Cameco Resources for deficienies identified during abandoned drill hole inspection at Smith Ranch ISL site
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July 17, 2008: Leak detected in sewage system of FBFC Romans nuclear fuel fabrication plant (France)
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July 17, 2008: Tajikistan investigates feasibility of uranium recovery from reprocessing of uranium mill tailings
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July 17, 2008: CNNC speeding up uranium exploitation in northwest China
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July 16, 2008: Tallahassee group files lawsuit against County Commissioners for allowing uranium prospection (Colorado)
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July 16, 2008: Uranium concentrations in groundwater still elevated at a few locations near Tricastin plant, possibly unrelated to recent uranium spill (France)
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July 16, 2008: Berkeley Resources Ltd to develop uranium mining assets in Salamanca Province, Spain
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July 16, 2008: Judge holds Newmont Mining Corp. partially liable for Midnite mine contamination (Washington)
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July 15, 2008: Ranger uranium mine output drops 31% in second quarter of 2008 due to water inflow (Northern Territory, Australia)
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July 14, 2008: UxC's Uranium spot price rises to $64.00 per lb U3O8
(UxC)
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July 14, 2008: Dust samples from Waiki'i Ranch near Pohakuloa Training Area show no depleted uranium (Hawaii)
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July 14, 2008: AngloGold Ashanti cancels uranium delivery contracts (South Africa)
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July 14, 2008: Kyrgyzstan to create special agency for reclamation of tailings deposits
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July 12, 2008: 2000 protest in Tilcara against uranium exploration in UNESCO World Heritage area (Jujuy, Argentina)
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July 11, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $63.25 per lb U3O8
(TradeTech)
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July 11, 2008: France and Libya sign agreement for nuclear cooperation, including uranium exploration
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July 11, 2008: Workers go on strike against poor working conditions at Klerksdorp uranium mine (South Africa)
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July 11, 2008: French Nuclear Safety Authority orders shutdown of SOCATRI Tricastin plant after uranium spill
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July 11, 2008: Aboriginal landowners set to secure equity involvement in Kintyre uranium deposit, pressure State to lift uranium ban (Western Australia)
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July 10, 2008: U.S. NRC receives license application for JAB and Antelope uranium in-situ leach projects (Wyoming)
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July 10, 2008: Cameco reaches settlement with Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality on Smith Ranch ISL violations; $900,000 penalty
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July 10, 2008: U.S. NRC issues Notice of License Application for Lost Creek in situ leach uranium facility, and Opportunity to Request a Hearing (Wyoming)
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July 9, 2008: Fremont County Commission adopts conditions for controversial uranium exploration in Tallahassee area (Colorado)
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July 9, 2008: Cameco acquires majority in Kintyre uranium exploration project (Western Australia)
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July 8, 2008: CNSC approves Slightly Enriched Uranium CANDU Fuel Production project at Zircatec Port Hope plant (Ontario)
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July 8, 2008: Uranium-containing waste liquid spills at Tricastin nuclear site (France)
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July 8, 2008: Uranium mill tailings spillover during flash floods at Jadugoda (Jharkhand, India)
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July 7, 2008: Chinese uranium mining interests to revamp Niger's power supply
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July 7, 2008: Ontario court calls native uranium mining protest punishment 'too harsh'
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July 5, 2008: Turamdih uranium mill still on trial run (Jharkhand, India)
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July 4, 2008: Tradetech's Uranium spot price rises to $60.00 per lb U3O8
(TradeTech)
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July 4, 2008: Southern Greenland: uranium mining vs. World Heritage
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July 4, 2008: New Brunswick government amending rules for uranium mining and exploration
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July 3, 2008: Contract awarded for solvent extraction plant of Mintails' West Rand tailings recovery project (South Africa)
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July 2, 2008: Cleanup at former St-Priest-la-Prugne uranium mine still uncomplete (Loire, France)
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July 2, 2008: U.S. NRC releases Scoping Summary Report on Generic Environmental Impact Statement for In-Situ Leach Uranium Milling Facilities
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July 2, 2008: Silex website hacked
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July 1, 2008: U.S. BLM prepares Environmental Analysis on Proposed Reynolds Ranch ISL project (Wyoming)
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July 1, 2008: Cost for relocation of Moab tailings by 2019 could exceed $1 billion (Utah)
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July 1, 2008: State awards contract for clean up of a few abandoned uranium mines (New Mexico)
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Field Studies to Confirm Uncertainty Estimates of Ground-Water Recharge (NUREG/CR-6946)
, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, August 2008 (2.2M PDF)
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Technical Basis for Assessing Uranium Bioremediation Performance (NUREG/CR-6973)
, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, August 2008 (1.2M PDF)
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Rössing Report to Stakeholders 2007
(5.5M PDF)
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UNSCEAR 2006 Report to the General Assembly, with scientific annexes, Volume I
, United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, August 2008
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NUREG-1508, Final Environmental Impact Statement to Construct and Operate the Crownpoint Uranium Solution Mining Project, Crownpoint, New Mexico
, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, February 1997 [now online!]
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Nuclear Energy Data - Données sur l'énergie nucléaire
, OECD Nuclear Energy Agency, July 2008
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Estimation of Global Inventories of Radioactive Waste and Other Radioactive Materials
, IAEA TECDOC Series No. 1591, June 2008 (456k PDF )
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Rapport sûreté nucléaire et développement durable 2007, Établissement de MELOX
(Areva, 4MB PDF - in French )
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Rapport environnemental, social, sociétal, de sûreté nucléaire et de radioprotection 2007, Tricastin
(Areva, 4.7 MB PDF - in French - Complete file now available)
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