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Uranium makes feds’ list of minerals ‘critical’ to national security, setting off a debate in Utah and beyond

(Tribune File Photo) With piles of uranium ore behind them, Rich Bartlett, left, and Harold Roberts discuss the operations of the White Mesa mill that processes uranium outside Blanding, Utah, in this May 23, 2007 file photo.

(Tribune File Photo) With piles of uranium ore behind them, Rich Bartlett, left, and Harold Roberts discuss the operations of the White Mesa mill that processes uranium outside Blanding, Utah, in this May 23, 2007 file photo.