Serious differences have emerged between the Centre and Telangana Government over uranium explorations in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, spread across Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda districts in southern part of the state. The state Forest Department has said it will not allow any exploration that interferes with the natural habitat of the …
Serious differences have emerged between the Centre and Telangana Government over uranium explorations in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, spread across Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda districts in southern part of the state. The state Forest Department has said it will not allow any exploration that interferes with the natural habitat of the …
Jaipur: The second phase of aerial survey of existing nuclear mineral deposits in Alwar district has begun. It is being conducted by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad. The survey is aimed at gathering information necessary geological mineral deposits for the nuclear power programme in the country and …
The study aimed at investigating the geochemistry of a sandstone-type uranium deposit in Tarat formation for provenance, paleo-redox, tectonic setting in order to propose a geological model of uranium. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Induced Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) analyses were used to determine the sandstone composition. Original Source
AHMEDABAD: Uranium — the heavy metal one usually associates with nuclear reactors — is contaminating Gujarat’s groundwater, finds an elaborate scientific study that covered 16 states. Uranium contamination was found to breach WHO limits of 30 microgram per litre in several parts of Ahmedabad district. Extensive use of groundwater for …
HYDERABAD: Hundreds of people living in villages around the uranium plant at Tummalapalle in Kadapa district are suffering from a plethora of diseases caused allegedly by leachate of uranium radionuclei and alkali material used in the processing of uranium ore. Scientists for People (SFP), an environment protection body of scientists …
Groundwater overexploitation has caused massive groundwater depletion and raised concerns for water and food security in India. Groundwater in India also suffers from multiple water quality issues such as arsenic and fluoride contamination that pose human health risks. Here we report new data showing that the occurrence in uranium in …
SHILLONG: Activist and writer Morning Star Sumer is planning to meet representatives of the United Nations again, possibly at its headquarters in New York City, soon. Sumer, who recently raised the issue of uranium mining at the 17th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held from …
Arusha — Uranium mining, set to commence soon in the country, will be taken on board in the proposed amendment of the Atomic Energy Act, it was revealed here yesterday. The amendments are through with the Tanzanian Atomic Energy Commission (Taec) and experts at the technical level. They have been …
‘Relaxation in supply of uranium a good development’ The nod for 10 PHWRs (Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors) of 700 MW each recently by the Government of India will help suppliers like BHEL to set up assembly lines on a large scale, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India R. …
Environmentalist Prerna Singh Bindra says studentstoo can play a vital role in conservation Painting a grim picture of the ongoing environmental crisis in India, a new book shows the poor implementation of the country’s conservation laws and their dilution to facilitate development. The Vanishing: India’s Wildlife Crisis penned by environmentalist …
SWAKOP Uranium is investigating claims that the tailings dam at its Husab mine is leaking dangerous waste material into underground water sources. A photo posted on social media last week which showed the mine's tailings dam allegedly leaking has attracted a wave of negative reaction, especially around fears that scarce …
The Modi government’s decision to ramp up generation of nuclear power with indigenous reactors is pragmatic and sensible but it has come after six years of wild goose chase in which we went after foreign reactors which proved to be of no avail. In retrospect, the Manmohan-George Bush partnership in …
Decades after a uranium mine is shuttered, the radioactive element can still persist in groundwater at the site, despite cleanup efforts. A recent study led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory helps describe how the contaminant cycles through the environment at former uranium mining sites …
The Russian-built Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu could, in the near future, be operating on the newer generation TVS-2M fuel assembly, which offers increased uranium capacity, improved heat reliability and enhanced operational safety, a senior Russian official has said. "Today we can offer our Indian colleagues a …
The controversial Ranger uranium mine in the Top End has had its independent government oversight depleted just years before its closure in a move the local Aboriginal organisation describes as "absurd". Since December, the Supervising Scientist Branch – the agency under the federal environment department enforcing standards at the giant …
Traditional owners say the Indigenous community has not been adequately consulted about Vimy Resources’ planned Mulga Rock open-pit mine Traditional owners have vowed to fight a proposed uranium mine at Mulga Rock, about 240km west of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, which was given conditional environmental approval on Monday. The Environmental Protection …
Says Delhi Has To First Sign Commercial Pact With Private Ore Exporters Uranium powerhouse South Australia is currently in the throes of a debate on its involvement in nuclear fuel cycle but says this will have no impact on the agreement reached between India and Australia for supply of uranium …
SHILLONG: The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is planning to set up a processing plant at Mawthabah in connection with uranium mining. As per the official website of UCIL, the Kyelleng-Pyndengsohiong, Mawtahbah uranium project (KPM uranium project) tops the three projects listed by the corporation. Under Kyelleng-Pyndengsohiong, Mawthabah uranium …
SHILLONG, The Langrin Youth Welfare Association (LYWA) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to KHADC CEM PN Syiem opposing uranium mining in the state. The organization strongly opposed the tender notice floated by Uranium Corporation of India (UCIL). BS Lyngdoh, president and AS Lyngdoh, secretary of the association in a statement …
Tender floated for construction of open pit mine, processing plant in South West Khasi Hills Chief Minister Mukul Sangma has warned the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) that if it carries out uranium mining in the State, it will be at its own risk. When asked about the tender …
