Ranger Mine

Ranger Mine was a large copper and uranium mine located in Australia's Northern Territory, operational from 1980 to 2012. It extracted uranium, a radioactive element used to generate nuclear energy. The mine employed various techniques to extract ore from underground and open-pit mining, and significant safety measures were in place to protect workers and the environment. After closure, the site underwent rehabilitation to manage residual environmental risks, including the containment of radioactive materials and restoring the landscape. Ranger Mine played a key role in Australia's uranium industry but is now an example of a site transitioning from active mining to environmental management.