The Stanrock Mine is an historical uranium mine located approximately 11.5 km northeast of Elliot Lake, Ontario, owned by Denison Mines. The site has been decommissioned and rehabilitated with ongoing monitoring by Denison Environmental Services.

Stanrock Mine
Location
Stanrock Mine is located in Ontario
Stanrock Mine
Stanrock Mine
Location in Ontario
LocationElliot Lake
ProvinceOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates46°28′20.4″N 082°33′35.37″W / 46.472333°N 82.5598250°W / 46.472333; -82.5598250
Production
ProductsUranium
Production6.4 Mt ore
History
Opened1958
Closed1985
Owner
CompanyDenison Mines

the site was in operation from 1958 to 1964 as a traditional mining operation. Following the end of large scale drilling and blasting operations, the mine continued production using a leaching technique which utilized water and bacteria. Production contracts were fulfilled by 1970 and all operations ceased. The property was sold to Denison Mines in the early 1970s Total production was 6.4 million tonnes of ore.[1]

Other mines in the area

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Jan 1966 Ontario Dept. of Mines Annual Review
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