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2 unusual facts about Uranium mining in Colorado


Uranium mining in Colorado

The Uravan mineral belt contains what was the last producing uranium mine in the state, the Topaz Mine, part of the Sunday Complex near Uravan, Colorado, which was closed down on March 18, 2009 by then owner Denison Mines due to depressed uranium prices.

The only currently active uranium mine in the state is the Sunday mine near Uravan, owned by Denison Mines.



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