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Tanzanian government warned on the dangers of uranium mining

Tanzania Cautioned On Uranium All Africa 5 August 14 Dar es Salaam — The government has been advised to ensure it has in place a comprehensive safety policy on uranium that will guide the extraction, storage and transportation of the mineral. The advice comes as the government is encouraging serious investment in this mining sub-sector.

 Aidan Mhando, a mineral extraction inspector, said the mining of uranium is a very dangerous and it is vital that the government ensures that it has in place safety measures that will secure public safety. The views came up during a stakeholders meeting held in Arusha last week……..

John Kaaya, an Arusha-based resident, called on the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) and other related authorities to increase public awareness on the subject, particularly over the risks that are posed by uranium extraction……http://allafrica.com/stories/201408050124.html

August 7, 2014 - Posted by | general

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