Conveners
Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
- Jim Hendry (University of Saskatchewan)
- Harikrishnan Tulsidas (UNECE)
Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
- Gabi Schneider (Namibian Uranium Institute)
- Dennis Amos MWALONGO (Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission)
Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
- Jim Hendry (University of Saskatchewan)
- Gabi Schneider (Namibian Uranium Institute)
Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
- Luis LOPEZ (CNEA (Argentina))
- Dennis Amos MWALONGO (Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission)
Health, Safety, Environment and Social Responsibility
- Harikrishnan Tulsidas (UNECE)
- Gabi Schneider
Mr
Frank Harris
(Rio Tinto Uranium)
26/06/2018, 11:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
The World Nuclear Association has developed an internationally standardized reporting tool to understand the sustainable development performance of uranium mining and processing sites (referred to as the ‘Checklist’). The goal is to achieve widespread agreement on a list of topics and indicators (for example, environment, health and safety, corporate social responsibility) for common use in...
Dr
Gabi Schneider
(Namibian Uranium Institute)
26/06/2018, 11:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
Namibia has a well-established uranium exploration and mining sector, and proudly looks back onto four decades of uranium mining at the Rössing Uranium Mine. The Langer Heinrich Mine has produced uranium for a decade, and another milestone was reached in 2016 with the opening up of the Husab Mine, set to become one of the largest uranium mines in the world. Namibia also has a...
Mr
Alexandro Rocha Scislewski
(Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) / District of Caetité (DICAE/BA))
26/06/2018, 11:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
According to the Brazilian system of laws and regulations, uranium and thorium mining and milling facilities are considered as nuclear installations, being subject to both licensing process: (i) a Nuclear Licensing Process performed by the Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission – CNEN and (ii) an Environmental Licensing Process performed by the Brazilian Institute for the...
Mr
Abdallah Hassan Abakar
(Ministry of Petroleum and Energy)
26/06/2018, 12:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
The Lere Uranium deposit was one of numerous uranium showings in Chad. It was highlighted in the Mayo-Kebbi West, close to the border with Cameroon. This deposit is best known because it has been the subject of previous studies by UNDP (United Nations Development Program) and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) between 1970 and 1980. Recently, these studies were...
Dr
Mariza Franklin
(Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) - Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD))
26/06/2018, 12:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
Attitudes of different communities against uranium mining can cause severe constraints in uranium mining operations, eventually leading to insuperable barriers to project implementation and development.
Some studies have investigated the public opinion on uranium mining in different countries. One of these studies in Australia revealed that just under half of the public...
Dr
Mariza Franklin
(Brazilian Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) - Institute of Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (IRD))
26/06/2018, 14:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
ABSTRACT
Uranium mining and processing facilities have the potential to contaminate the groundwater, although the identification of these impacts is not straightforward. In U mineralization areas, distinguish geogenic sources of contamination from the U mining activities remains an ongoing challenge. In this context, the identification of the impact sources is essential to define the...
Prof.
Fernando P. Carvalho
(Instituto Superior Técnico/Laboratório de Protecção e Segurança Radiológica,)
26/06/2018, 14:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Mining of radioactive ores for radium and uranium production took place in Portugal from 1908 up to 2001. Over the years, several companies produced salts of radioactive elements according to mining laws at the time. Following closure of the last uranium mine and milling facilities at Urgeiriça, local populations and the municipalities claimed for surveillance and responsibility on the legacy...
Prof.
Slobodan Jovanovic
(University of Montenegro, Centre for Nuclear Competence and Knowledge Management (UCNC))
26/06/2018, 14:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
Reliable, fast and cost effective assessment of various environmental parameters related to exploration, mining, production and decommissioning/remediation is an essential input parameter for the “cradle-to-grave” (“exploration-to-remediation”) uranium management. In the present paper ANGLE software for advanced quantitative gamma-spectrometry is briefly outlined and its...
Ms
Kate Turner
(BSc)
26/06/2018, 15:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
The Ranger uranium mine is surround by dual World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park. Kakadu is recognised for its significant cultural and environmental attributes. Because of this, the Ranger mine is subject to very stringent environmental protection standards. These standards are developed and overseen by the Australian Government through its Supervising Scientist Branch, which is part of...
Mr
Keith Tayler
(Australian Government)
26/06/2018, 15:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
The Supervising Scientist is established to protect the environment from the effects of uranium mining in Northern Australia, including overseeing the operation and closure of the Ranger uranium mine.
Ranger has operated since 1980 and is surrounded by the dual World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Uranium milling operations at Ranger must cease by 2021, with rehabilitation work to be...
Ms
Michelle Roberts
(IAEA)
26/06/2018, 16:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Uranium mining and processing activities have been carried out in Central Asia since the mid-1940s, particularly in the mountainous areas above the Syr Darya River and the Ferghana valley, where the borders of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan intersect. Many of these activities ceased in the 1990s, leaving numerous sites containing uranium and other hazardous and...
Mr
Dennis Amos Mwalongo
(Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission)
26/06/2018, 16:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Regulating Uranium extraction industry is complex process which involves multi-regulators with different requirements. Tanzania had several regulators with less experience in uranium mining domain. Different government departments’ legislation and regulations lacked clarity and consistency. Overlapping mandates between different government departments complicated to the operator to which laws...
Mr
Peter Waggitt
(Department of Primary Industry and Resources of the Northern Territory)
26/06/2018, 16:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY
Uranium was first identified in the Northern Territory (NT) in the late part of the nineteenth century [1]. However, it was only in the years immediately after World war Two that the mineral took strategic importance and exploration efforts really took off. The discovery of the Rum Jungle deposit by Jack White in 1949 is generally accepted as the start of the modern...
Ms
Natalia Kurinova
(Federal State Budgetary Institution "Gidrospetsgeologiya")
26/06/2018, 17:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
The largest uranium mining enterprise in Russia, Public Joint-Stock Company Priargunsky Industrial Mining and Chemical Union (PJSC PIMCU) was established in 1968. Uranium mining is carried out by underground mining on the basis of operating mines, and ore processing is carried out at a hydrometallurgical plant[1] ], which began operating since 1976. Simultaneously with the...
Mr
Jirí Wlosok
(DIAMO, state enterprise)
26/06/2018, 17:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
The uranium deposit Zadní Chodov was discovered using a car-borne gamma survey in the year 1952. In 1958, the uranium mining area Zadní Chodov was established, covering 7.16 km2. During operation, 5 mining shafts were constructed on the deposit [2]. Shaft No. 1 with a total depth of 401.6 m was closed in 1963, the shaft No. 2, reaching depth 761.8 m was closed in 1989. Shaft...
Ms
Alice Jagger
(Yarex)
27/06/2018, 14:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
Radiation monitoring programs are a key aspect of the role of radiation practitioners in the uranium mining and mineral processing sector. An effective monitoring program enables ongoing assessment of the integrity of existing radiation exposure controls; an upward trend in monitoring results can indicate failure of controls or the need to design and implement additional...
Mr
Jim Hondros
(JRHC Enterprises Pty Ltd)
27/06/2018, 14:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
For uranium miners and producers, the control of environmental, worker and public exposure to radiation is a critical management objective. Corporate obligations, statutory requirements and public expectations generally manifest as radiation management plans (RMPs).
It is important for worker, public and regulator confidence that the RMP is practical and competent. From an...
Dr
Robert Meck
(Science and Technology Systems)
27/06/2018, 14:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
Intakes of natural uranium (U) present two hazards to workers, namely chemical and radiological. The consequence of too much intake can be chemically induced damage for which kidney is the primary target tissue, or radiogenic cancer for which lung appears to be the primary target tissue. The chemical damage to the kidneys depends on the concentration of U in the kidneys....
Mr
Steven H Brown
(SHB Inc)
27/06/2018, 15:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Summary
In Situ Recovery or In Situ Leach (ISR/ISL) uranium facilities, also referred to in the past as “uranium solution mining” have operated since the late 1960s in the US and in recent years have accounted for over 70 % of US production and internationally almost half of worldwide uranium supplies.
This extended abstract presents a summary of the radiological characteristics of...
Mr
H. Burcin Okyar
(International Atomic Energy Agency)
27/06/2018, 15:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
The Fundamental Safety Principles IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SF-1, together with Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, set out the principles and basic requirements for radiation protection and safety applicable to all activities involving radiation exposure, including...
Mr
Brian Boyer
(IAEA)
28/06/2018, 11:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
As part of the efforts to strengthen international safeguards, including enhancing its ability to provide credible assurance of the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is making use of increased amounts and types of information on States' nuclear and nuclear-related activities. This information includes declarations provided by...
Mr
Dennis Amos Mwalongo
(Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission)
28/06/2018, 11:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
United Republic of Tanzania is a potential future uranium producer with an estimated annual production of 2300 tU from Mkuju River uranium project. Nuclear Security for Uranium ore concentrates was not existing in the country. There was literally no guidance directly related to uranium ore concentrates (UOC) which explicitly explained how to implement prudent management practice as recommended...
Mrs
Assel Khamzayeva
(IAEA)
28/06/2018, 11:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Regardless of its chemical form, uranium ore concentrate (UOC) is a valuable commodity in the commercial nuclear market and a potential target for unauthorized removal. With the global expansion of uranium production capacity, the protection and control of UOC is emerging as a potential link of concern in the nuclear supply chain. In response to requests for assistance from States producing...
Dr
Brett Moldovan
(IAEA)
28/06/2018, 12:00
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
Conventional safety management in uranium mines and mills is equally as important as radiation protection, and unfortunately conventional mining accidents are known even at modern, well managed uranium operations. Management of conventional safety performance in daily operations must be a core value of all employees and contractor personnel, from the most senior managers and executives,...
Mr
H. Burcin Okyar
(International Atomic Energy Agency)
28/06/2018, 12:20
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
INTRODUCTION
With the current level of interest in nuclear power, there has been an increase in uranium exploration and in the development of new uranium production facilities in many countries [1]. Such facilities include in situ leaching operations and facilities for the mining and processing of uranium ore. Workers engaged in uranium production receive external exposure to gamma...
Prof.
SAÏDOU
(Institute of Geological and Mining Research)
28/06/2018, 12:40
Track 10. Health, safety, environment and social responsibility
ORAL
ABSTRACT
The present paper summarizes the findings of studies carried out since 2014 in the uranium and thorium bearing regions of Poli and Lolodorf respectively located in northern and southern Cameroon. It also underlines future prospects to strengthen the radiological protection of members of the public exposed to environmental natural radiation in Cameroon. In-situ gamma spectrometry...
