Controversial Grand Canyon , Uranium Mining , to Continue Despite Concerns.
Fox News reports that the United States' largest
uranium producer is ramping up mining operations
just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. .
Fox News reports that the United States' largest
uranium producer is ramping up mining operations
just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. .
The news for the long-contested project
comes amid global instability and increased
demand driving up the prices of uranium.
The news for the long-contested project
comes amid global instability and increased
demand driving up the prices of uranium.
The Biden administration, along with dozens of
other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of
nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change.
The Biden administration, along with dozens of
other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of
nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change.
Meanwhile, other policy changes have
been adopted to reduce Russia's influence
over the global supply chain of uranium. .
Meanwhile, other policy changes have
been adopted to reduce Russia's influence
over the global supply chain of uranium. .
Environmental activists and Native American leaders
have expressed concerns over the potential consequences
and have called for increased regulatory oversight.
New mining projects at the Pinyon Plain Mine
is occurring within the boundaries of
Nwaavjo I’tah Kukv National Monument.
In August, the site was designated by the Biden
administration, however the project was allowed to
move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights.
In August, the site was designated by the Biden
administration, however the project was allowed to
move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights.
In 2022, Energy Fuels was awarded a contract to
sell the U.S. government $18.5 million in uranium
concentrates to bolster the nation's reserve supplies.
Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore reportedly
addressed those concerns, stating that the mining
operation has low impact with zero risk to groundwater.
According to Moore, the mine will produce
at least 2 million pounds of uranium
over the next few years.