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EnCore receives BLM authorization for dormant uranium project
EnCore Energy announced on June 18 that the Bureau of Land Management issued a final decision and approved the Dewey Burdock uranium project, authorizing the company to begin construction for the uranium in situ recovery project in southwestern South Dakota.
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LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC. designs and manufactures radiation detection instruments used by nuclear medicine, health physics, and radiation safety professionals worldwide. Our instruments help protect patients, staff, and facilities by providing reliable monitoring of radioactive materials in clinical and research environments. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Sweetwater, Texas, Ludlum is known for durable, easy-to-use radiation detection equipment that performs in demanding environments. Many instruments remain in service for decades and are supported through our calibration and repair services. APPLICATIONS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE Ludlum instruments support radiation safety programs throughout nuclear medicine departments, including: ◦ Contamination surveys in hot labs and imaging areas ◦ Dose rate measurements and area monitoring ◦ Radiopharmacy and isotope handling operations ◦ Waste storage and transport monitoring Our product line includes survey meters, contamination monitors, area monitors, and detectors designed to measure alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. For more than 60 years, Ludlum has focused on providing dependable radiation detection tools that help professionals work safely and confidently with radioactive materials.