| 词条 | Smith Ranch-Highland |
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| name = Smith Ranch - Highland Operations | image = | width = | caption = | pushpin_map = Wyoming | pushpin_label = Smith Ranch | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Wyoming | coordinates = {{coord|43|03|13.45|N|105|41|06.32|W|region:US|format=dms|display=inline,title}} | place = | subdivision_type = State | state/province = Wyoming | country = United States | owner = Cameco Resources | official website = | acquisition year = 1997 (Highland) 2002 (Smith Ranch) | stock_exchange = | stock_code = | products = Uranium | financial year = | amount = | opening year = 1972 (Highland) 1975 (Smith Ranch) | closing year = }} Smith Ranch and Highland are uranium mining operations located in Wyoming, U.S.A. They are separate permits, operated as a single operation, and have one central processing facility. The Smith Ranch-Highland operation is the largest uranium production facility in the United States. Smith Ranch and Highland are roll-front uranium deposits. Uranium is recovered using in-situ recovery (ISR) mining methods. Between 2002 and 2011, the Smith Ranch - Highland operation has produced 15 million pounds U3O8.[1] ReservesAs of December 31, 2013, proven and probable reserves are 2,599,100 metric tons at an average grade of 0.09% U3O8.[2] (5.2 Million pounds) OwnershipThe Smith Ranch-Highland operation is owned by Cameco Resources Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of the Canadian company, Cameco Corporation. The Highland operation was acquired in 1997 when Cameco purchased Power Resources Inc., the majority owner of Highland. In 2002 Cameco acquired Smith Ranch from Rio Algom Mining Corporation and consolidated operations with the Highland facility.[3] See also
References1. ^{{cite web|title=Smith Ranch-Highland - Summary|url=http://www.cameco.com/mining/highland_smith/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418180756/http://www.cameco.com/mining/highland_smith/|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2009-04-18|publisher=Cameco Corporation|accessdate=2012-06-11}} 2. ^{{cite web|title=Annual Report 2013- Mineral Reserves|url=http://www.cameco.com/annual_report/2013/mda/mineral-reserves-resources/reserves/|publisher=Cameco Corporation|accessdate=2014-06-09}} 3. ^{{cite web|title=Smith Ranch-Highland - History|url=http://www.cameco.com/mining/highland_smith/history/|publisher=Cameco Corporation|accessdate=2012-06-11}} External links
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