Uranium Companies and Others Challenge Secretarial Withdrawal of Lands Around Grand Canyon on Establishment Grounds

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In January of 2012, Secretary Salazar announced that he was withdrawing lands near the Grand Canyon. Â Specifically, the withdrawal prohibits new mining claims and development on old claims that lack “valid existing rights.” Recently, uranium companies and others have challenged … Continue reading →

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