3 Types of Uranium Mining

(From the Danville Register and Bee 09/25/2007)
DANVILLE - Mining experts believe it's a matter ofwhen, not if the current moratorium on uranium miningin Virginia will be lifted. If current technology andmining methods can be proven to be safe, expect miningto move forward sometime in the near future.Environmental impact statements are already beingdiscussed in the western United States. What does thatmean for Virginia? Pittsylvania County stands poisedon the edge of a critical decision about its economicfuture.At stake, jobs, health, taxes, quality of life.Positive aspects of allowing the $10 billion site tobe mined include economic development, energy,population growth, a huge influx of financial funds tothe county and a prosperity upswing like the countyhas never experienced. The downside? An astronomicalrise in land value, higher property taxes, increasedcancer rates, hazardous waste issues, potentialeconomic downturn as some businesses shun a state withhazardous ore mining.Scientists say the geological areas outside Chathamare rich with research potential. Investors arealready moving into the area. They know there'sapproximately $10 billion in ore waiting to be mined.Who makes the decision whether to mine and what arethe potential impacts negative or positive to miningPittsylvania County? Find out in tomorrow's Register &Bee.