S/N | Identified effect | Possible cause | Impacts |
1. | Dust deposition on vegetation and tents | Fine and ultra-fine particles from drilling activities and vehicles travelling on dusty roads | Dust especially from radioactive minerals is very dangerous if inhaled |
3 | Scrap metal left unattended for long periods of time | No specific policy on disposal of scrap metal | Rust increases the amount of iron in water streams and underground water |
4 | Waste piles of oil-contaminated soil in plastic bags | Lack of a bioremediation plant | Oil spills add hydrocarbons to soil |
5 | Effluent water discharge into underground water sources and water wells. | By-pass and negligence of environmental procedures during Uranium exploration activities at site | Water pollution especially from metallic minerals and its associates is very harmful to human, plant and animal lives |
6 | Land, flora and fauna disturbance. | Improper supervision by the concerned authorities | Soil erosion, death and disturbance of vegetation and animals occur |
8 | Noise | Heavy equipment in operation and generators while working | Disturbs human and animals’ mental equilibrium |
9 | Acidic water from the uncovered pits and trenches | Effect of acid rock drainage if acidic rock is present in the project area | Acidic water changes the pH of water which makes it difficult for normal use unless neutralized |