RE:Attempting to alleviate fearsAs promised, here is the response from Mark MacDonald, VP Business Development for Ucore.
Iron (Fe), uranium (U) and thorium (Th) are removed in the first stage of the separation process using a similar method to the PEA proposal. MRT has many of the same attributes as SPE. Because it works on the supra molecular bonds however, it is more selective. Importantly, it has also been scaled to operate commercially many times over the last 25 years. The technology has never failed to scale up which eliminated much of the risk associated with the previous methodology. SPE is a very useful technology however we believe that MRT is far superior for the specific applications required by Ucore.
This early stage removal allows us to return the contaminants back underground mixed with concrete in the paste backfill. The Bokan ore body has a very low occurrence of these elements so diluting them and returning them into the mined out stopes is a proven, environmentally sound, method of dealing this material.
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I think this proves once and for all that we need not worry about Uranium and Thorium removal during the MRT process. I hope this satisfies everyone on here.
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