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The Robinson and Weatherly uraniferous pyrobitumen deposits near Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado

January 1, 1952
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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.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1952
Title The Robinson and Weatherly uraniferous pyrobitumen deposits near Placerville, San Miguel County, Colorado
DOI 10.3133/tei176
Authors V.R. Wilmarth, R.C. Vickers
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Trace Elements Investigations
Series Number 176
Index ID tei176
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse