Following closure of the uranium mining company, the areas of former radium and uranium mines were assessed for environmental radioactivity, stable metals and public health impact. Concentrations of radionuclides were found highly enhanced in milling tailings, in mine drainage, and in some surface water streams. An environmental remediation plan was advised and it is ongoing. Furthermore, field surveys are annually carried out and results reported to the Government, the European Union, and made

more »

... available to the public. This monitoring program enabled assessing the radiological risk, and every year contributes to substantial improvement of radiological safety of population and environment.