Uranium Mining Is Important for Securing America's Energy Future

Publication Date: March 2008

Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)

Author(s): Jack Spencer; Nicolas Loris

Series: WebMemo

Topic: Energy (Nuclear power)
Environment (Mining and mineral resources)

Keywords: Energy and environment; safety; nuclear; fuel

Type: Brief

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

As nuclear power expands, it will be critical that uranium resources are accessible when mining can be done in a safe and economical way.