Institutes

Federal State Unitary Enterprise
IGPMG RAS
All-Russian Research Institute Of Mineral Resources

1. THE FEDERAL STATE UNITARY ENTERPRISE “ALL-RUSSIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY” (FSUE “ARICT”): Agreement signed 23 October 2006

The Federal State Unitary Enterprise “All-Russian Research Institute of Chemical Technology” (FSUE “ARICT”) was established in 1951 by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR. The Institute was entrusted with the difficult task of developing a technology for the treatment of radioactive and rare earth ores and the production of original chemical compounds intended for the USSR nuclear industry needs. The main objectives of the Institute were: to develop a technology for the efficient extraction of uranium and associated elements, to elaborate ecologically safe, resource-saving and low-waste production technologies, and to achieve rational consumption of reagents, materials and electrical energy.

All of the twenty hydrometallurgical plants of for the nuclear industry were constructed using the technologies developed by the Institute. The Institute developed the acid in-situ leach uranium mining technology.

The Institute achieved scientific and technical excellence in dealing with the issues of uranium ore treatment and pollution prevention. In 1986 the Institute became the leading research institution of the nuclear industry.

FSUE “ARICT” has developed an extensive 2006-2020 program on the improvement of geotechnological methods of uranium mining.

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2. IGPMG RAS Agreement signed 9 January 2007

IGPMG RAS is largely engaged in geological exploration and development of uranium deposits. After the collapse of the USSR the Institute lost its major uranium sources and over the recent years has been studying geological and physical-chemical conditions for the formation of endogenous uranium deposits and hydrogeological and geochemical conditions for the formation of exogenous epigenetic ISL compatible uranium deposits. The Institute continued studying geological and physical-chemical conditions in which the largest hydrothermal uranium deposits from Streltsov ore district of Eastern Tran-Baikal region were formed.

Under the guidance of N. Laverov, an Academician, and V. Velichkin, a Corresponding Member, the Institute carries out radiogeological investigations covering both theoretical and practical issues (indication of radioactive anomalies; discernment of natural and man-caused radioactive anomalies; identification of man-caused environmental contamination sources; field and laboratory studies designed to investigate the conditions of subsurface migration and accumulation of radionuclides in various environments in Russia and CIS countries; development of a scientific basis for geologically safe disposal of radioactive wastes; assessment of risks from radionuclide migration to groundwater).

Jointly with PALS Scientific & Production Center the Institute developed a multi-channel hydro-geochemical well-logging device which was subsequently tested in the areas of radioactive and chemical groundwater contamination in Russia, Uzbekistan and USA. The sounder is used to make simultaneous and discrete measurements of pressure, temperature, Eh and pH values, electrical conduction, and concentrations of O2, S, NO3-, NH4+, and Na.

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3. ALL-RUSSIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MINERAL RESOURCES: Agreement signed 10 January 2007

The All-Russian Research Institute of Mineral Resources is one of the leading Russian scientific centers engaged in the studying of uranium, iron, titanium, manganese, chrome, molybdenum, wolfram, tin, aluminum, tantalum, niobium, beryllium, fluorite, boron, and muscovite. The Institute is involved in a wide range of scientific investigations: studying the raw mineral base of RF including its present condition and consumption rates; ore formation analysis; lithological, mineralogical and petrographic studies, studying an elemental composition of ores and rocks; development of ore genesis theories; studying geology of ore regions, fields and deposits; examination of physical and chemical properties of minerals and their aggregates with the intention of developing advanced ore processing technologies; etc.

The main function of RIMR is to provide scientific control over the use and development of the raw material base for metallurgical and nuclear industries. The coordinating scientific and technical council on uranium geology is attached to the Institute.

Stans Energy Corp. is interested in cooperation with the University on the issues relative to the planning and realization of uranium projects in CIS countries using the achievements of the University.