GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -ABSTRACT: Jaduguda uranium Mine in the district of Singhbhum East, Jharkhand is in continuous operation since 1967 providing the basic raw material for the nuclear power programme of the country. The ore produced from the mine is treated in the metallurgical plant located close to the mine head.

Detailed explanation-2: -Globally, the distribution of uranium ore deposits is widespread on all continents, with the largest deposits found in Australia, Kazakhstan, and Canada. To date, high-grade deposits are only found in the Athabasca Basin region of Canada.

Detailed explanation-3: -Uranium occurs naturally in low concentrations in soil, rock and water, and is commercially extracted from uranium-bearing minerals such as uraninite. Uranium ore can be mined from open pits or underground excavations. The ore can then be crushed and treated at a mill to separate the valuable uranium from the ore.

Detailed explanation-4: -The final product of UCIL plant is the Yellow-cake (magnesium di-uranate) which is sent to Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad for further processing to nuclear grade fuel. The plant at Jaduguda is unique in design to maximize the re-use of water, high recovery of the product and minimum discharge of effluents.