Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
geological basin
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gptkbp:area |
approximately 100,000 square kilometers
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gptkbp:climate |
continental climate
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gptkbp:contains |
high-grade uranium deposits
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Cree
Dene |
gptkbp:cultural_significance |
traditional lands of indigenous peoples
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gptkbp:environmental_impact |
significant contributor to local economy
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gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
water pollution
land degradation radioactive contamination |
gptkbp:explores |
drilling
geophysical surveys geochemical analysis |
gptkbp:future_plans |
increased regulation
sustainable mining practices potential for new discoveries technological advancements in mining |
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
sandstone
Proterozoic granite volcanic rocks shale |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
major source of uranium for nuclear power
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Athabasca Basin
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gptkbp:is_available_in |
1970s
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:notableFor |
uranium mining
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gptkbp:productionCompany |
gptkb:NexGen_Energy_Ltd.
gptkb:Cameco_Corporation gptkb:Denison_Mines_Corp. gptkb:Fission_Uranium_Corp. gptkb:Orano_Canada_Inc. |
gptkbp:public_transport_access |
highways
airports railroads |
gptkbp:research_focus |
geology
environmental science mineralogy uranium geology |
gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Athabasca_River
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gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Saskatchewan
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gptkbp:tourism |
fishing
hiking outdoor activities wildlife viewing |
gptkbp:wildlife |
moose
wolves bears |