Report briefly characterizes the geology of uranium ores and the economics of the industry.
Describes uranium extraction and beneficiation operations with specific reference to the waste and materials associated with these operations and the potential environmental effects that may result from uranium mining. Uranium processing wastes are not addressed in this profile. Report concludes with a description of current regulatory programs that apply to the uranium mining industry as implemented by Federal land management agencies and selected states. To provide technical, policy and regulatory information concerning the domestic uranium mining industry. The document is in WordPerfect 5.1.