Canadian-based company seeks exploratory permit to drill uranium in northern New Mexico

Gamma Resources Ltd filed a notice of intent last month to drill up to 12 500-foot-deep holes in search of uranium in Rio Arriba County.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 755

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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A Vancouver-based uranium company is seeking federal approval to conduct exploratory uranium drilling within the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

Gamma Resources Ltd. issued a notice of intent late last month to the Carson National Forest, proposing to drill up to 12 exploratory boreholes up to 500 feet deep near Canjilon, N.M., forest spokesperson Zach Behrens told Source NM on Wednesday. Canjilon is about 20 miles north …

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