Coles Hill, Virginia
Coles Hill is an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County, in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is the site of the largest uranium deposit in the U.S.; however a 1982 Virginia ban on uranium mining has kept its resources from being used commercially. The lode is the subject of an ongoing controversy about possible extraction.[1] In October 2015, a federal judge will decide whether to lift the state ban.[2]
References
- ↑ Gabriel, Trip (January 19, 2013). "Rift Widens Over Mining of Uranium in Virginia". The New York Times. Retrieved January 20, 2013.
- ↑ Ward, Terry. "Uranium Mining Might Start in Virginia Soon". WHSV. Gray Digital Media. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
Coordinates: 36°52′32″N 79°18′02″W / 36.87556°N 79.30056°W
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