Abstract:In the mid-70s, the former NUCLEBRAS carried out several studies to prospect for uranium minerals in the Northeast region. However, the anomalous occurrence of uranium and thorium located in the Agreste Semiárido region of Pernambuco, in the Pernambuco municipalities of Pedra and Venturosa drew the attention of technicians. However, after detailed studies, it was found that, despite the high concentrations of uranium and thorium, the occurrences were punctual, which made its extraction economically unfeasible.… Show more
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