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Establishment of uranium mining and processing oparations in the context of sustainable development (2009)

AuteurIAEA
Datumjuli 2009
Classificatie 6.01.2.20/99 (URANIUM - WINNING/VOORRAAD/PRIJS)
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SUMMARY

This report focuses on the criteria necessary for the sustainable development of 
uranium mining and processing operations in the context of the four cornerstones 
of sustainable development, namely:

- Environment;
- Social issues;
- Economics, and;
- Governance.

The criteria for ensuring sustainable development within each of these four areas 
is outlined, and the subject of legacy issues and timescales over which an industry 
should be considered sustainable are discussed.
A sustainable industry is one that balances environmental, social and economic 
requirements. Concentration on only one aspect is certain to cause conflict with the 
others. For example, focusing exclusively on environmental protection can make an 
operation unprofitable and a failing business win lose shareholders and be unable to 
develop and meet its social obligations. However, the emphasis on particular aspects 
will vary with the specific operation and its local physical and social environment. 
Proper governance win have in place the structures required to permit achievement 
of an appropriate balance.
As the world's population continues to grow at a rapid rate, so too does the demand 
for electricity. Nuclear power has for the past two decades generated approximately 
l5-16% of the global electricity supply, and is seen as an attractive potential 
alternative to fossil fuel.
Uranium is the basic raw material for manufacturing nuclear fuel. Therefore, to 
fuel currently operating and forthcoming nuclear power reactors it is fundamental 
to ensure a sustainable supply of uranium.

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