Athabasca Basin

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological basin
gptkbp:area approximately 100,000 square kilometers
gptkbp:climate continental climate
gptkbp:contains high-grade uranium deposits
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Cree
Dene
gptkbp:cultural_significance traditional lands of indigenous peoples
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant contributor to local economy
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
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Athabasca Basin
gptkbp:is_available_in 1970s
gptkbp:location gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:notableFor uranium mining
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
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Saskatchewan
gptkbp:tourism fishing
hiking
outdoor activities
wildlife viewing
gptkbp:wildlife moose
wolves
bears