Lorado Mine

The Lorado Mine was a uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, Canada located around 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the community of Uranium City, Saskatchewan in the Beaverlodge Uranium District.

Lorado Mine
Location
Lorado Mine is located in Saskatchewan
Lorado Mine
Lorado Mine
Location in Saskatchewan
LocationAthabasca Basin
ProvinceSaskatchewan
CountryCanada
Coordinates59°29′N 108°39′W
Production
ProductsUranium
History
Opened1954 (mine)
1957 (mill)
Closed1960
Owner
CompanyLorado Uranium Mines Limited
(currently Encana Oil and Gas)
Year of acquisition1953

See also

References

    • "Saskatchewan Makes Recommendations on Former Uranium Mine Sites". Government of Saskatchewan. Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
    • "MINING: Quick Facts". Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Saskatchewan Chapter. Archived from the original on 2010-04-29. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
    • "Lorado". Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites (CLEANS). Retrieved 2009-10-25.
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