ГИДРОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ И ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКОЕ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЕ ДОБЫЧИ УРАНА МЕТОДОМ ПОДЗЕМНОГО ВЫЩЕЛАЧИВАНИЯ В ВОДОНОСНОМ ГОРИЗОНТЕ СТАМПРИЕТ, НАМИБИЯ: КОМПЛЕКСНЫЙ ОБЗОР БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ, СТОИМОСТИ И ЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ
Table 1 - The table summarizes the economic benefits of In-Situ Leaching operations, highlighting lower costs, faster production timelines, environmental responsibility, job creation, and strong revenue potential, compare
FACTOR | ISL ADVANTAGE COMPARE TO OPEN PIT MINING | NOTES | SOURCE | |
CAPEX | (significantly lower than $120M for open-pit mining) | Typically $120M or more | Average CAPEX for ISL derived from multiple case studies | , |
OPEX | Only $20/kg Uranium Oxide (U₃O₈) enhances cost efficiency | $40-$60/kg (U₃O₈) or higher | Typical operational costs reported in studies across ISL sites | |
Time to Production | 2-year timeframe | Typical 5 years | Accelerated production timelines signify operational efficiency | |
Remediation Costs | Initial $1M per groundwater well investment | Total estimated at $100M+ | Investments in legacy ISL sites demonstrate a commitment to environmental fidelity | , |
Revenue Generation | Projected revenue generation of $150M over 10 years showcases strong economic potential | Lower revenue potential on average due to operational cost | Effective revenue strategies support community benefits | |