U & Th Minerals Ordering and Sales Information

We operate in full alignment with both Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regulations and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) guidelines to ensure that all transactions involving uranium and thorium-bearing minerals are handled safely, transparently, and responsibly. These safeguards are designed not only to protect collectors and the public, but also to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons by ensuring that minerals offered as specimens remain strictly within civilian, educational, and collector use. 

Please note: After discussion with the CNSC, Trinitite samples will require an export permit to ship outside of Canada. 

A Note on Activity Level Measurements:

Activity levels are taken with a SE International Ranger EXP with the Alpha probe exposed at close to contact level on the specimen in Counts Per Minute (CPM). Results may vary depending on what instrument you are personally using.

Domestic Sales (within Canada):

Minerals offered for sale that contain uranium or thorium are classified as naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) and are offered strictly as geological specimens for educational, research, and collector purposes. All specimens remain within the exemption quantities and categories permitted under the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (NSRDR). No licences or permits are required for Canadian orders, and customers may order these specimens straight through the website.

Export (outside Canada):

The export of uranium and thorium-bearing minerals is regulated by the CNSC. Shipments outside Canada are conducted only under valid CNSC export licences where required. Each export transaction is evaluated for licensing requirements, and records are maintained in accordance with CNSC regulatory guidance.

Ordering Process (International Customers)

Customers must first contact us directly with the following information:

  • The specimens you wish to purchase.
  • Your full name, shipping information, and contact phone number.
  • Your intended end-use of the specimen (Collector, museum collection etc.)

Once confirmed, payment must be made in full, including shipping & a $5 USD processing fee.

After payment, we will apply for the required Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) export license. Approval can take up to 30 business days, however is usually handled much sooner. Once approved we will ship your specimens to you. All shipments will only be through methods that have a tracking method.

If you wish to cancel your order before a permit is issued there will be a 15% restocking fee deducted from your refund to cover costs associated with processing your original order.

Export Authorization

No radioactive minerals will be exported without prior authorization from the CNSC. Shipments will only be made after the export license has been granted. If the CNSC denies authorization, a refund will be issued, minus the $5 USD processing fee.

Import Responsibility

Customers are responsible for knowing and complying with the import laws of their own country. We generally cannot provide this information for you. We are not responsible for delays, refusals, or seizures by customs in the importing country. No refunds will be issued in the event of customs-related issues. As far as we know, we are unable to ship radioactive mineral specimens to the following countries unless you have a valid import permit from your government:

Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, India, Singapore, Japan, China, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Intended Use

All radioactive mineral specimens are sold strictly for hobby collecting and geological study purposes only.

Legal Compliance

Under no circumstances will radioactive minerals be exported without CNSC authorization. Any attempts to circumvent these regulations will result in a cancellation of your order.

Import (into Canada):

Radman Minerals complies with all CNSC requirements for the lawful import of uranium and thorium-bearing minerals. Specimens sourced internationally are brought into Canada only through authorized channels and in accordance with applicable licence requirements.

Customer Responsibility:

Buyers are responsible for ensuring compliance with their own jurisdiction’s laws and regulations regarding the possession, import, or re-sale of minerals containing uranium or thorium. Sales are restricted to persons age 18+ only.

Rad Man Minerals operates with transparency and diligence to ensure that all handling, sale, and transfer of radioactive mineral specimens are conducted in accordance with Canadian and International law, and the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance.

By placing an order, the customer acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to these terms. We reserve the right to refuse sales to anyone we deem may not be responsible enough to handle these types of mineral specimens.