How much radioactive waste does uranium mining produce?
The volume and proportion of radioactive waste will depend upon the size of the operation, the nature of the ore, and the processing methods used at the mine site. The management of the waste at mine sites is highly regulated by the DMP and DEC on advice and direction from the Radiological Council.
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