Wyoming may be poised for a uranium renaissance. The Interior Department extended a ban on uranium claims around the Grand Canyon last week, and some Colorado projects are tied up in court. Meanwhile, there are 25 projects either up and running or in the process in Wyoming – a state that was once a leading producer until prices bottomed-out and health problems arose. Daryle Murphy with the Wyoming Chapter of the Sierra Club says current production methods are safer, and have a smaller footprint, than years ago, although some of the projects could affect sage grouse habitat on public lands.
(Short story tag) Murphy says another concern is protecting underground water supplies that can become contaminated during the mining process.
Murphy does credit production companies for using safer mining methods these days, but points out that accidents still happen.
The N-R-C investigation is taking place at a facility operated by Uranium One – a Canadian company.
(Short story tag) Murphy says another concern is protecting underground water supplies that can become contaminated during the mining process.
Murphy does credit production companies for using safer mining methods these days, but points out that accidents still happen.
The N-R-C investigation is taking place at a facility operated by Uranium One – a Canadian company.
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