The Robinson and Weatherly uraniferous pyrobitumen deposits near Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado
Trace Elements Investigations
176
This report concerns work done on behalf of the Division of Raw Materials of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
By: V.R. Wilmarth and R.C. Vickers
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Abstract
Uranium deposits that contain uraniferous pyrobitumen of possible hydrothermal origin occur at the Weatherly and Robinson properties near Placerville, San Miguel County, Colo. These deposits were mined for copper, silver, and gold more than 50 years ago and were developed for uranium in 1950.
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| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The Robinson and Weatherly uraniferous pyrobitumen deposits near Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado |
| Series title | Trace Elements Investigations |
| Series number | 176 |
| DOI | 10.3133/tei176 |
| Year Published | 1952 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 47 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | San Miguel County |
| City | Placerville |