OF-26-09 Geochemical Reanalysis of Select NURE Samples from the Colorado Plateau Area, Colorado

This publication includes geochemical analyses of archival sediment samples collected between 1975 and 1984 as part of the Department of Energy National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) program. New samples were also collected as a part of this study. Included with this report are geochemical analysis results (Excel spreadsheets) and GIS files with sampling locations. Digital ZIP download. OF-26-09D

From the abstract:

Between 1975 and 1984, the Department of Energy National Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) program conducted a stream sediment investigation throughout the U.S. The general purpose of the NURE program was to determine the location and variation of radioactivity to assist with national U exploration. During this investigation, the Colorado Geological Survey reanalyzed select stream sediment samples collected during the NURE program from the Paradox Basin, Colorado Plateau region, southwestern Colorado. Additional samples were also collected and analyzed during this investigation. This study was conducted to provide an updated and expanded regional geochemical data set in areas that contain critical mineral deposits in Colorado.