Adur Madencilik Ltd. which is a subsidiary of Aldridge Uranium Inc. has been searching for uranium reserves in rural parts of Yozgat City in central Anatolia. Spokesmen of the company announced that they are going to continue drilling and feasibility studies for the next 3 years and they are optimistic about starting uranium mining in the area.
Source: Ejatlas
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