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Why not study uranium?
In the last week of the General Assembly, the House Rules Committee rejected a Senate-passed bill that would have required a study of uranium mining.
House committee kills uranium study bill
A study on the benefits and risks of uranium mining in Virginia may have to wait at least another year after the House of Delegates' Rules Committee tabled the bill Monday afternoon.
Virginia Uranium vice president sets record straight
It would be good to set the record straight on a couple of issues raised by Jesse Andrews in his letter last week.
Letter 'unfounded emotional attack'
There are so many inaccuracies in Jesse Andrews' letter. I am shocked that your paper would even publish it.
Uranium mining a 'plus' for few investors
We must kill the study of uranium mining in Pittsylvania County and all of Virginia.
Corporate greed fuels 'go nuclear' push
"Nothing to Regulate" was the title of the Sunday, March 2, 2008, opinion page commentary in the Danville Register & Bee newspaper. It stated, "Since January, we've supported a state study of uranium mining."
Community deserves facts uranium study would provide
Without uranium or radiation, our planet would be nothing short of a ball of ice. Radiation simply means energy radiated outwards.
Uranium mining motivated by greed, pure and simple
I am writing in reply to Mr. Mastilovic's letter in the Feb. 20 issue of the Star-Tribune.
Facts in short supply on uranium issue
Life is funny. Albert Einstein's career is significantly affecting Pittsylvania County.
Website question reflects ignorance
What an ignorant poll question you have on your website!
Uranium mining would be devastating
Your readers and people who would live close to uranium mining might want to take a close look at the enclosed photo of a uranium mine.
Open Mines
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Suspicion clouds mining-ban study
The Virginian-Pilot
Senate Bill 525
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
Coles Hill uranium deposit
James L. Jerden Jr.: Research
What is uranium?
Source: New Fuel Now
Canada doesn't paint rosy picture of uranium mining
Virginia Uranium Inc., ran an ad in the Jan. 30, 2008, issue of the Star-Tribune with a section titled "A Few Words About Land Values" which painted a glowing picture of the economic blessings which uranium mining will bestow on Pittsylvania County.
If uranium comes, we only have ourselves to blame
The Virginia Senate on Tuesday voted 36-4 to approve a bill to study the benefits and risks of uranium mining.
Test your water and appraise homes now
I urge you, whether for or against the proposed mining and milling of uranium in Pittsylvania County, to have your water tested now so that you will have this as a reference in the event that your water is contaminated down the road.
'Toxic nightmares,' scare tactics cloud uranium debate
The issue of studying a potential large deposit of uranium is something that is very important to me.
Uranium study is just 'results for hire'
This is in response to Bill Hedge's letter on Feb. 13 and to the recent full-page ad by Mr. Coles. Here's why we should oppose the study of uranium mining.
Uranium study bill needs work
Senate Bill 525, establishing a Virginia Uranium Mining Commission, has left the Senate and is in the House. Pittsylvania County remains the main focus of this legislation.
County, town put area on 'fast track' to uranium mining
At their meeting on Feb. 11, Chatham Town Council voted unanimously to support uranium mining in Pittsylvania County.
Senate Oks uranium study bill
The Virginia Senate on Tuesday voted 36-4 to approve a bill to study the benefits and risks of uranium mining.
County forum focuses on uranium
DRY FORK - About 200 people attended a public forum on uranium mining Saturday evening at White Oak Grove Outreach Center in Dry Fork.
Chatham Town Council supports study of uranium
After taking a month to weigh the issue, Chatham Town Council voted 5-0 Monday night to adopt a resolution supporting an "unbiased, neutral, and comprehensive" study on uranium mining.
Halifax 1st in Virginia to adopt 'chemical trespass' defense
HALIFAX - To applause Thursday night, Halifax Town Council unanimously approved a Corporate Mining and Chemical and Radioactive Bodily Trespass ordinance.
Why are supervisors 'neutral' on uranium mining?
As a citizen and taxpayer of Pittsylvania County, I have talked with some of the members of the Board of Supervisors on the issue of the uranium study.
Hurt reminded of words
In 2005, Chatham's Henry Hurt wrote a letter to the editor regarding the sale of Danville's "not for profit" hospital to the "for profit" Life Point corporation. His letter can be viewed in the archived material of the Star-Tribune.
Uranium forum raises more questions than it answers
I attended the uranium forum in Pittsylvania County last evening and after hearing Virginia Uranium Inc.'s presentation, I am even more disturbed about the prospect of uranium mining and milling at Coles Hill.
County leaders should stand against uranium
It disturbs me greatly to wonder what motivation it takes for our community leaders in Pittsylvania County to hazard their constituents' health and welfare by not taking an absolute stand against uranium mining.
Uranium study will provide facts, not opinions
Several hundred years ago, Christopher Columbus said he believed the world was round.
Senate subcommittee to review amended uranium study bill
A bill in the General Assembly to study the benefits and risks of uranium mining was amended Monday to include public hearings and members from Pittsylvania and Halifax counties on the study commission.
Residents urged to take action against uranium mining
SOUTH BOSTON - A call to an American Revolutionary ideal - consent of the governed - is the key in citizens' battle to protect Southside's environment, Ben Price, project director with the non-profit Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund, told a crowd at a forum on uranium mining Thursday night.
Public forum scheduled on uranium mining
A public forum for citizens and elected officials on uranium mining will be held Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. at Halifax County High School in South Boston.
Halifax Town Council to hold hearing on uranium concerns
HALIFAX - Halifax Town Council has agreed to take a "chemical trespass" ordinance billed as a tool for citizens' protection to public hearing.
Proposed Virginia Uranium Mining Commission would study risks, benefits
The proposed Virginia Uranium Mining Commission would conduct a study on:
Zoning board Oks permit for Virginia Uranium
Star-Tribune Editor
Zoning hearing focuses attention on uranium mining
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on Virginia Uranium Inc.'s request for a special-use permit for a temporary office trailer and storage facility for new core samples from its exploratory drilling northeast of Chatham.
County adopts resolution for uranium study
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday night to adopt a resolution asking the Commonwealth of Virginia to develop a "neutral, comprehensive legislative study" on uranium mining.
Virginia Uranium begins test drilling
SHEVA - Virginia Uranium Inc. is drilling exploration holes near Chatham to confirm what is believed to be the richest uranium deposit in the United States.
Virginia Uranium to begin test drilling at Coles Hill
A company that hopes to eventually mine a huge uranium deposit in Pittsylvania County has received a state permit for exploration drilling.
Local company hopes to mine uranium
A locally owned and managed company, Virginia Uranium Inc., has been formed to mine and mill a huge uranium deposit in Pittsylvania County if, according to the company's chairman, Walter Coles, it can be done safely.
Virginia Uranium Inc. principles
Virginia Uranium Inc.'s "Seven Guiding Principles" include:
Energy report raises prospect of uranium mining
A state energy plan scheduled to be released next week may renew the prospect of uranium mining in Virginia - a prospect that could dramatically affect Pittsylvania County.
Uranium opponents, supporters square off over resolutions
Opponents and supporters of uranium mining squared off at Chatham Town Council Monday night.
Southside needs straight answers on uranium issues
A recent editorial in the Danville Register and Bee stated: "If the environmentalists are right, allowing Virginia Uranium to mine the Coles Hill site will both stigmatize and pollute the community. We will be known as that town with the uranium mine, and that uranium mine will poison our land, water and air."
Engineer believes uranium can be mined safely
I was born and raised in Danville. My family roots in Pittsylvania County go back nearly 300 years.
Are you against uranium mining?
My name is Crystal. I live in a little community called Chatham, Virginia.
Is county's climate suited for uranium mining and milling?
In an article in the Oct. 3, 2007, issue of the Star-Tribune it was stated that representatives of Virignia Uranium Inc., had visited a site for mining and milling uranium operated by the French firm Areva located in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Virginia Uranium ads only present one side
The ads on uranium mining being sponsored by Walter Coles Jr. in the Star-Tribune are very interesting and give the viewpoint of those supporting uranium mining in Pittsylvania County.
U.S. should explore all resources - including uranium
This is a story about fear-and uranium.
Do you want to be guinea pigs?
Do you want to be guinea pigs?
Virginia Uranium cannot cope with mining risks
To Virginia's appointed and elected officials:
Coles, cronies only ones who would benefit from uranium
In their third propaganda report, published in the Star Tribune on January 23, Virginia Uranium, or whatever name they are going by this week, stated that they ..."are asking for an independent, scientific study, paid for by us in a hands-off manner and authorized by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to determine if mining can be done safely in Virginia."
Prospect of uranium mining taints holiday
Christmas in Chatham, Virginia, has always been a special time for my family.
Uranium should remain in the ground
The author of, "Advances increase safety of uranium mining," (9/19/07) was most likely right when he said that "significant technological advances have taken place in uranium mining and tailings disposal over the past 25 years."
Uranium mining is a bad idea
Can you put a price tag on your health and safety, air that you breathe, water that you drink? If you could, what might that figure be?
Fair and balanced, please
Editor's note: The following letter to the editor refers to a recent editorial on uranium mining in the Danville Register & Bee.
Uranium mining would be a huge mistake
I feel that uranium mining in Pittsylvania County would be a huge mistake.
Virginia Uranium needs to answer questions
Last week's ad in the Star Tribune titled, II. Virginia Uranium, Inc. Questions We've Been Hearing, was the second full-page ad run by Walter Coles Sr.
County should hold public hearing on uranium mining
Someone told me about asking Pittsylvania County Administrator Dan Sleeper questions on uranium mining in the county and Dan, reportedly, has a question of his own: "What is wrong with uranium mining?"
Uranium opponents too close minded
Editor's note: The following comment was posted to the Star-Tribune's website last week.
Technological advances increase safety of uranium mining
Please allow me to comment on recent news articles and Ms. Susan Stilwell's 9-12-07 letter to the editor on the possibility of uranium mining in Pittsylvania County.
'New technology' in uranium mining little comfort
In the discussion about beginning uranium mining in Pittsylvania County, people keep mentioning progress in uranium mining processes now make this a matter to which no informed person can have objections.
Planning Commission praised for stand against uranium
We commend the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission for the decision to recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals the denial of issuance of the special -use permits requested by Southside Cattle Company, LLC.
Unanswered questions remain about uranium mining
On Oct. 15, Aberdeen International, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, announced that it had completed its investment in Virginia Uranium Inc.
Three Mile Island, Chernobyl were all 'regulated'
The people, including our elected and appointed officials that are depending on the various governmental agencies to protect us by regulating uranium mining, in Pittsylvania County, are in for a shock.
Science teacher wants facts, not opinions
As I am neutral on the possibilities of uranium mining in Virginia, I would like to see the proposed study by an unbiased entity, such as the National Academy of Science, go forward.
Does democracy exist in Pittsylvania County?
In the past three weeks I have attended three public forums on uranium mining - meetings of the Pittsylvania County Planning Commission, Pittsylvania County Board of Zoning Appeals, and Chatham Town Council.
Study needed to know if mining is safe
The Orange County Board of Supervisors recently passed a resolution to "support a continued moratorium" on uranium mining in Virginia.
Uranium drilling allowed to violate local ordinance
It has been approximately 30 days since the concerns noted in the letter below were first raised verbally to both the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors and the county administrator at the regular December 2007 meeting by SCC affiliate Karen Maute.
Leave uranium in the ground
At the Chatham Town Council meeting of Jan. 14, 2008, Virginia Uranium Inc. chairman Walter Coles stated that he favors retaining the current moratorium on uranium mining until a study can be made to determine whether such mining could be done safely in Pittsylvania County.
Contact legislators about uranium study bill
I am writing to ask that everyone - on all sides of the uranium mining issue - contact legislators about Senate Bill No. 525 relating to establishing the Virginia Uranium Mining Commission.
Response to Walter Coles Sr.'s Op-Ed Piece
Virginia Uranium Inc. chairman Walter Coles' column is the first public presentation I have seen in his words about your proposal to mine uranium at Coles Hill and other sites in Pittsylvania County. I would like to respond.
Elected officials should protect against uranium
Why do I feel someone is not telling me the truth when you are told they want no change, then they present a resolution for a study to see if uranium mining would be safe.
People need to fight uranium mining
As a long-time resident of Pittsylvania County, I have some serious concerns about uranium mining.
Proposed uranium study bill flawed
On Jan. 28, Sen. Frank Wagner presented a substitute Senate Bill 525 to the Virginia Senate Agriculture, Conservation, and Natural Resources Committee.
County residents deserve direct answers on uranium
Here are some questions I think we should ask our Board of Supervisors, Town Council, and Zoning Commission as they approve "only a study" of uranium mining:
State Issues Exploration Permit to Virginia Uranium, Inc.
Richmond, VA - A permit to conduct exploratory drilling for uranium in Pittsylvania County, VA, was issued to Virginia Uranium, Inc. on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, by the Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME).
County should pass resolution to keep moratorium
In response to the Register and Bee editorial on Dec. 10, titled "The First Shot," I attended the meeting of Southside Concerned Citizens in October, where Walter Coles outlined the type of uranium mining and concluded by saying that the proposed mine at Coles Hill would in fact be an open pit mine.
Uranium mining poses host of problems
1. Tailings Waste
Uranium argument 'laced with hysteria'
I have read several letters from environmentalists in your newspaper recently. Every one of these letters is laced with the hysteria so emblematic of the environmental movement over the last 50 years.
Uranium mining could spell disaster
There has been much public interest in recent months about the proposed mining of uranium in Pittsylvania County.
Long-term impact of uranium mining prompts concerns
As a graduate of Hargrave Military Academy, I am concerned about the possible long-term impact of uranium mining in Pittsylvania on Hargrave, Chatham Hall and other such institutions in the area.
Are we prepared to sacrifice county?
In his Dec. 29 letter to the editor, concerning the "safety" of uranium mining, Walter Coles Sr. cited Lynchburg as having a safe uranium-handling facility.
If your friends jump off a cliff, will you follow?
That's the question that my mom used to ask me when I was about to do something foolish. It was a good question then and it's a good question for all of us to ask ourselves now.
State panel would study risks, benefits of uranium mining
A bill filed in the General Assembly last week would appoint a 15-member panel to study the risks and benefits of mining uranium in Virginia.
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