In situ leach mining definition
In situ leach mining means in situ mining for uranium through the in-place dissolution of mineral components of an ore deposit by causing a chemical leaching solution, usually aqueous, to penetrate or to be pumped down wells through the ore body and then removing the mineral-containing solution for development or extraction of the mineral values.
In situ leach mining means a method of in-place surface mining in which limited quantities of overburden are disturbed to install a conduit or well and uranium is m i n er a l s ar e mined by injecting or recovering a liquid, solid, sludge, or gas that causes the leaching, dissolution, gasification, liquefaction, or extraction of uranium minerals. In situ leach mining does not include the primary or enhanced recovery of naturally occurring oil and gas.
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