1949: URANIUM MINING

1949: URANIUM MINING

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Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the reliance on imported uranium ore from Canada and the Belgian Congo, and the AEC's efforts to encourage the development of domestic uranium deposits on the Colorado Plateau. Despite the abundance of ore, its low grade presents challenges, leading to mostly small-scale mining operations in Colorado.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the grade of uranium ore in Colorado affect mining operations?

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Describe the scale of uranium mining activities in Colorado.

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