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This report presents the findings of a study which investigated the regional radiological impact of uranium mining in northern Saskatchewan. This preliminary assessment suggests there is a negligible comined regional radiological impact from simultaneous operation of the three operating mines investigated as part of the present study.Radiological impacts on biota are estimated to have insignificant effects on natural populations in all cases. The study investigates the effects of operational releases of radionuclides, the results to not imply that uranium mining developments will or will not have significant long-term radiological impact on northern Saskatchewan. Radiological impact assessments described in this report are estimates only. There are some uncertainties in the available data and modelling methodology.