Changing public perception toward uranium
Seher Ata is an Associate Professor in the School of Minerals and Energy at University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
She has taught a number of courses including mineral processing, uranium mining fundamentals and particle processing and technology. She is currently a facilitator of the AusIMM digital masterclass, Uranium Mining Overview.
In this video interview, Seher details her journey into mineral processing, changing public perception toward uranium, unique factors about uranium, as well as places resources professionals can visit to understand more about uranium mining.
As part of the nuclear cycle, uranium is essential to energy production that is safe, efficient and minimises environmental effects. Having the world's largest uranium reserves, Australia is well-positioned to meet a significant proportion of the increased demand for uranium – which in turn presents an exciting career opportunity for mining professionals.
The Uranium Mining Overview masterclass aims to provide an overview of uranium mining for engineers, geologists and other industry technical professionals by exploring the geology of uranium deposits, mining practices, milling, and processing, economics and state and commonwealth legislation dealing with uranium mining and production.
Gain skills and knowledge to build on your existing mining technical expertise to pursue opportunities within uranium mining.
From feasibility assessment and operations to processing practices, learn about uranium mining practices and associated exploration and legislation regulations; and the skills to apply this knowledge to critically review uranium mining practices and creatively solve problems in a manner responsive to change.
Delivered in collaboration with AusIMM’s Education Partner, UNSW Sydney.
