A Uranium Comeback in South Dakota?

From Mining Exploration:

Uranium exploration could begin anew in the southwestern Black Hills, and a uranium mining technique new to South Dakota could make its debut.

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The state Department of Environment and Natural Resources will hold hearings on the two issues today and Thursday in Pierre.

Powertech Uranium Corp., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has applied for a permit to drill 155 exploratory holes northwest of Edgemont, in the Dewey-Burdock area.

As you might imagine, there is local opposition.

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