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The known reserves uf uranium in Australia are now approx. 1 700 00o t.

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Q: Why does Australia have so much uranium and how much exactly is there?
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Where is uranium mined in Australia?

About 96% of known deposits are at six sites: Olympic Dam (the world's largest known uranium deposit), Ranger, Jabiluka, Koongarra, Kintyre and Yeelirrie. So this is were it is probably mined.


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Where is uranium found in the world?

It can be found almost everywhere in soil and rock, in rivers and oceans. Traces of uranium are even found in food and human tissue. However, concentrated uranium ores are found in just a few places, usually in hard rock or sandstone. Uranium deposits are found all over the world. The largest deposits of uranium are found in Australia, Kazakhstan and Canada. High-grade deposits are only found in Canada. It is also found in ocean water.


How much money for pure uranium?

A price list for uranium certified materials is at: http://www.nbl.doe.gov/htm/lists/certified_reference_materials_price_list.htm Industrial uranium is not so expensive, the price depend essentially of enrichment. As an example, uranium dioxide powder - natural uranium, nuclear grade for HWPR reactors, is about 70 $/kg but the price is very variable in time.


Which area has the most mineral resources?

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Is Australia Wealthy and why if so?

Australia is fairly wealthy for a country of its size because of its huge deposit of minerals such as gold and uranium. It also exports a fairly large amount of meats and crops.I want to know the wealth in US dollars


Is uranium hard?

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