The Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia contains the largest known deposit of uranium in the world and is the country’s largest producer of uranium oxide, or “yellowcake.” Mining uranium is the first step in the process of nuclear power generation. Before it can be fabricated into a fuel, the uranium must be enriched through the process of isotope separation.This image is featured in our latest book “Overview Timelapse” as part of a broader narrative on nuclear power generation and resource utilization. Visit over-view.com/shop/books to learn more about the book and order a copy.-30.440000°, 136.873056°