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Process-Oriented Analysis of Uranium Mine Closure: Environmental, Socio-Economic and Energy Security Implications

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/minrv-2026-0008 | Journal eISSN: 2247-8590 | Journal ISSN: 1220-2053
Language: English
Page range: 85 - 94
Submitted on: Feb 5, 2026
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Accepted on: Feb 16, 2026
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Published on: Mar 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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