Coyote Gulch

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Energy policy: Nuclear

Here's an update on the proposed in-situ uranium mining operation in Park County from The Fairplay Flume. From the article:

Staking for the proposed uranium mines in South Park near Hartsel took place from May 8 to May 10, according to an e-mail from Doran Moore, a member of Save Our South Park Water 08, a group opposing the possibility of uranium mines. "Thousands of acres from Sheep Camp Ridge to north of Antelope Lane were claimed for mining," he said in the e-mail. Park County Development Services Coordinator Tom Eisenman said Horizon Nevada Uranium has staked claims on a number of properties in South Park for proposed in-situ uranium mines. But, he said, the project has hit a wall and can't continue without invoking the county's 1041...permit process. Staking the claim itself is not considered mining activity, but the next step in the project, drilling exploratory wells, would be, Eisenman said. Bill Wilson, president of Golden-based Horizon Nevada Uranium Inc., said approximately 40 claims and location notices will be filed with Park County and the Bureau of Land Management. "Several owners have approached us who are interested in leasing their surface related to our staked claims or their ownership of minerals. We are still working on any exploration plans for this year," Wilson said.

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