| Mining claims soar on Colo. public lands |
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Colorado's mining rush is in full swing. But this time, it's not gold. It's rich deposits of uranium,
molybdenum and other hardrock minerals that are luring miners to try
their luck in the state's semi- arid public lands as world demand
skyrockets. |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 23 January 2008 ) |
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