Port Pirie Treatment Plant
Port Pirie Rare Earth Treatment Plant Remediation Project
The former Port Pirie Uranium (U) and Rare Earth (RE) Treatment Plant site is located immediately north of the city of Port Pirie, adjacent to the Nyrstar Lead Smelter.
The treatment plant was operated by the State Government from 1954 to 1962 for the recovery of uranium and rare earths. Upon closure in 1962, a number of smaller companies have used the property for various operations including the further pursuit of rare earth elements.
More historical information is available on the following pages:
- Port Pirie U and RE Treatment plant - 1952 to 1962
- Port Pirie U and RE Treatment plant - 1962 to present
Site Management
PIRSA Division of Minerals and Energy Resources has retained management responsibility of the site for the government, and maintains a continuing watch on the site with radiological advice and assistance from the Radiation Protection Division of the Environmental Protection Authority.
PIRSA is currently developing a long-term management strategy for the former site. As part of this strategy there is a need to inform and consult with various stakeholders in order to effect an outcome for the present and ongoing management of the site. To assist in this process a Community Focus Group was formed in 2005.
Site Activities and Studies
Further Information
- McLeary, M., 2004. Port Pirie Uranium Treatment Plant Site: Management Plan Phase 1 – Preliminary Investigation. PIRSA Report Book 2004/10 (.pdf file ~ 7.3Mb)
- Port Pirie Community Focus Group
- Page URL: http://outernode.pir.sa.gov.au/minerals/sa_mines/former_mines/port_pirie_treatment_plant
- Page Last Modified: November 10, 2008