Study of site evaluation in nuclear ore mining

Abstract

Mining activity is the process to extract materials/minerals from the earth. Before performing mining activity, it is necessary to evaluate the preparation of the mining site. In Indonesia, regulation related to mining activity is available for mineral and coal mining. This regulation does not regulate the mining of nuclear ore/radioactive mineral. Nuclear ore is a raw material used for producing nuclear fuel, including associated mineral contained radioactive material. A regulation related to nuclear ore mining must be developed. This paper studies the aspects of the preparation of nuclear ore mining sites using descriptive, analytical, and qualitative methods supplemented with literature studies. This study is to discuss several aspects of the evaluation and the objectives of the evaluation aspects such as seismological, meteorological, and hydrological aspects. Therefore, it is necessary to harmonize with regulations related the mineral and coal mining. The safety and security regulation for sitting of nuclear ore mining is not regulated yet in mineral and coal mining regulation.