Historical, cultural and environmental tensions mount ahead of uranium exploration hearing

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 1,791

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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A plan to drill exploratory holes in search of uranium near a southern Black Hills canyon lined with ancient Native American rock art has raised tensions ahead of a hearing to determine the project’s fate.

At a procedural hearing in January, a tense exchange with project opponents led to an …

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