Webinar - Supervising the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine

Supervising the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine

Presented by:Keith Tayler and Che Doering

Time: 

• 11:00 am AWST (Perth)
• 12:30 pm ACST (Darwin)
• 1:00 pm AEST (Brisbane)
• 1:30 pm ACST (Adelaide)
• 2:00 pm AEDT (Sydney, Melborne)

PRESENTER BIO – Keith Tayler

Keith Tayler has over 20 years’ experience in the regulation of uranium mining and has held the position of Supervising Scientist with the Australian Government since 2016. As the Supervising Scientist, Keith ensures the protection of the environment from the impacts of uranium mining in northern Australia. Keith is supported by the Office of the Supervising Scientist (OSS) in overseeing the regulatory process and in conducting independent research and monitoring into the environmental effects of uranium mining. A significant focus for Keith and the OSS is ensuring the successful rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine by Rio Tinto at a cost exceeding AUD$2.4 billion.

PRESENTER BIO – Che Doering

Che Doering is the Director of the Environmental Research Institute of the Supervising Scientist and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Supervising Scientist’s multidisciplinary research and monitoring programs. Che has 20 years’ experience in environmental radioactivity measurement and radiological impact assessment, with a focus on public and environmental exposures from uranium mining.

ABSTRACT

This webinar will highlight the role of the Supervising Scientist in overseeing the rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine to ensure that the Australian Government’s rehabilitation requirements are met and that the surrounding environment of Kakadu National Park remains protected. Focus will be on the current status of rehabilitation and work done by the Supervising Scientist to characterise the radiological exposure pathways to the public and the environment from the site once rehabilitated. This includes studies of radon exhalation, radon and dust dispersion, external gamma, radionuclide uptake in bush foods and non-human biota and determining the pre-mining radiological conditions.