This library explains how uranium is found, mined, processed and managed, and how the resulting wastes and radiation are measured and regulated. It is written for students, journalists, analysts and interested citizens who want a clear first reference that points to the primary literature.
What it covers
- Tailings dam failures and safety practice
- Operating mines and new projects by region
- Milling, in-situ leaching and waste management
- Radioactivity, dose and toxicity
- Conversion, enrichment, fabrication and decommissioning
How articles are made
Each article is researched from primary and institutional sources — international agencies, national regulators, peer-reviewed literature and official statistics — and written from scratch. Sources are listed at the foot of every article. Where a number cannot be traced to a source we say so rather than estimate it.
Calculators on this site show their formulas and use no hidden data. Illustrations are original schematics prepared for this site.
Independence
This library is not affiliated with any government agency, regulator, mining company or advocacy organisation, and it does not take a position for or against nuclear energy. Its aim is accurate description.
Errors and updates
Facts change. Each article shows its last update date. If you find an error or an outdated statement, please use the contact page; see also Sources and methodology.