Geology and recognition criteria for uranium deposits of the quartz-pebble conglomerate type. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6582281· OSTI ID:6582281

Button, A.; Adams, S. S.

This report is concerned with Precambrian uraniferous conglomerates. This class of deposit has been estimated to contain between approximately 16 and 35 percent of the global uranium reserve in two rather small areas, one in Canada, the other in South Africa. Similar conglomerates, which are often gold-bearing, are, however, rather widespread, being found in parts of most Precambrian shield areas. Data have been synthesized on the geologic habitat and character of this deposit type. The primary objective has been to provide the most relevant geologic observations in a structural fashion to allow resource studies and exploration to focus on the most prospective targets in the shortest possible time.

• Research Organization: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City (USA); Adams (Samuel S.) and Associates, Boulder, CO (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC13-76GJ01664
• OSTI ID: 6582281
• Report Number(s): GJBX-3(81); TRN: 81-006576
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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