Uranium mining processes explained at workshop
The workshop, which drew about 50 participants, was led by Val Green, a mining and wastewater engineer who is also a farmer in South Carolina. He said the workshop was set up based on a course he used to teach to the Bureau of Mines. “I'm not going to ...
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/sep/13/safe-uranium-mining-processes-explained-workshop-ar-2204341/
Northampton health dept. against uranium mining in Va.
JACKSON — The Northampton County Health Department board of directors recently passed a resolution against lifting the ban on Uranium Mining in Virginia. County Emergency Health Supervisor John White said residents, the county and health officials have reason to be concerned about the possible health threats associated with the possibility of Virginia allowing uranium mining. http://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/northampton-health-dept-against-uranium-mining-in-va/article_a8486f8c-fcfb-11e1-ac6b-001a4bcf887a.html?success=1
Southern VA Citizens’ Views Regarding the Ban on Uranium Mining
Conducted by VCU’s Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory
In June 2012 a survey was conducted of Danville and Pittsylvania County citizens at the request of The Alliance for Progress in Southern Virginia. The purpose of the research was to better understand local attitudes toward uranium mining and issues surrounding uranium mining. The questions, which are shown below, are the exact questions answered by nearly 600 citizens. The size of the sample assures that the results of the research are statistically significant.
(The percentages listed do not equal 100%. In each question, “don’t know” or “no answer” responses are not included in the survey results for the purpose of clarity. In addition, these numbers are inclusive of those who feel strongly or somewhat strongly either way and are listed as one number. This was a telephone survey and the questions listed in this summary were asked in this exact order.)
http://allianceforprogressinsouthernva.com./
Industry Impacts
Production agriculture and wood products are still the region’s number one industry, with an economic impact exceeding $200 million annually and that figure is growing. Global competition for ag commodities is fierce, and countries do not need much of an excuse to look elsewhere for product. One sick cow in Washington State shut down the US Beef export market for months a few years ago. With a native industry like farming on the rise, why take the risk of mining uranium in the area?
http://allianceforprogressinsouthernva.com./
Chesapeake City Council Unanimously Opposes Uranium Mining
The Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm opposition to uranium mining in the state. Chesapeake joins Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Norfolk in calling for a continuation of a ban of uranium mining.
Councilwoman Ella Ward called for the city's action. Virginia Uranium Inc. is seeking state approval to mine at Coles Hill. The site is upstream of Lake Gaston, which opponents say could contaminate water after a severe weather event.
The company is asking the state to lift a moratorium in place since 1982 and develop regulations for uranium mining.
Read more http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/chesapeake-tightens-rules-overbudget-projects
Suffolk council OKs resolution against uranium mining
The City Council added its voice to those of other Hampton Roads cities calling for the continuation of a 30-year ban on uranium mining in Virginia.
By a unanimous vote, the council adopted a resolution Wednesday that opposes the mining and milling of uranium in Pittsylvania County, which it described as a potential threat to the region's water supply.
The action came in response to an effort by Virginia Uranium Inc. to get state approval to mine an estimated 119-million-pound uranium ore deposit at Coles Hill, about six miles northeast of Chatham. The site is upstream from Lake Gaston, which provides one-third of the drinking water supplied to Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Suffolk buys water from Norfolk through the Western Tidewater Water Authority.
http://www.readthereports.org/index.php/in-the-news
Meeting
WHAT: Ban Uranium Mining Summit
WHO: Tom Leahy, Virginia Beach Public Utilities; Sarah Epps, Construction Business Manager; along with Leading Community Representatives in Farming and Public Safety
WHEN: Monday, September 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Chatham Community Center, 115 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
The workshop, which drew about 50 participants, was led by Val Green, a mining and wastewater engineer who is also a farmer in South Carolina. He said the workshop was set up based on a course he used to teach to the Bureau of Mines. “I'm not going to ...
http://www2.godanriver.com/news/2012/sep/13/safe-uranium-mining-processes-explained-workshop-ar-2204341/
Northampton health dept. against uranium mining in Va.
JACKSON — The Northampton County Health Department board of directors recently passed a resolution against lifting the ban on Uranium Mining in Virginia. County Emergency Health Supervisor John White said residents, the county and health officials have reason to be concerned about the possible health threats associated with the possibility of Virginia allowing uranium mining. http://www.rrdailyherald.com/news/northampton-health-dept-against-uranium-mining-in-va/article_a8486f8c-fcfb-11e1-ac6b-001a4bcf887a.html?success=1
Southern VA Citizens’ Views Regarding the Ban on Uranium Mining
Conducted by VCU’s Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory
In June 2012 a survey was conducted of Danville and Pittsylvania County citizens at the request of The Alliance for Progress in Southern Virginia. The purpose of the research was to better understand local attitudes toward uranium mining and issues surrounding uranium mining. The questions, which are shown below, are the exact questions answered by nearly 600 citizens. The size of the sample assures that the results of the research are statistically significant.
(The percentages listed do not equal 100%. In each question, “don’t know” or “no answer” responses are not included in the survey results for the purpose of clarity. In addition, these numbers are inclusive of those who feel strongly or somewhat strongly either way and are listed as one number. This was a telephone survey and the questions listed in this summary were asked in this exact order.)
http://allianceforprogressinsouthernva.com./
Industry Impacts
Production agriculture and wood products are still the region’s number one industry, with an economic impact exceeding $200 million annually and that figure is growing. Global competition for ag commodities is fierce, and countries do not need much of an excuse to look elsewhere for product. One sick cow in Washington State shut down the US Beef export market for months a few years ago. With a native industry like farming on the rise, why take the risk of mining uranium in the area?
http://allianceforprogressinsouthernva.com./
Chesapeake City Council Unanimously Opposes Uranium Mining
The Chesapeake City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm opposition to uranium mining in the state. Chesapeake joins Suffolk, Virginia Beach and Norfolk in calling for a continuation of a ban of uranium mining.
Councilwoman Ella Ward called for the city's action. Virginia Uranium Inc. is seeking state approval to mine at Coles Hill. The site is upstream of Lake Gaston, which opponents say could contaminate water after a severe weather event.
The company is asking the state to lift a moratorium in place since 1982 and develop regulations for uranium mining.
Read more http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/chesapeake-tightens-rules-overbudget-projects
Suffolk council OKs resolution against uranium mining
The City Council added its voice to those of other Hampton Roads cities calling for the continuation of a 30-year ban on uranium mining in Virginia.
By a unanimous vote, the council adopted a resolution Wednesday that opposes the mining and milling of uranium in Pittsylvania County, which it described as a potential threat to the region's water supply.
The action came in response to an effort by Virginia Uranium Inc. to get state approval to mine an estimated 119-million-pound uranium ore deposit at Coles Hill, about six miles northeast of Chatham. The site is upstream from Lake Gaston, which provides one-third of the drinking water supplied to Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Suffolk buys water from Norfolk through the Western Tidewater Water Authority.
http://www.readthereports.org/index.php/in-the-news
Meeting
WHAT: Ban Uranium Mining Summit
WHO: Tom Leahy, Virginia Beach Public Utilities; Sarah Epps, Construction Business Manager; along with Leading Community Representatives in Farming and Public Safety
WHEN: Monday, September 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Chatham Community Center, 115 South Main Street, Chatham, VA 24531
