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Amateurs lose steam in uranium treasure hunt boom
Amateurs struggle as big firms dominate uranium prospecting amid dwindling easy fortunes. AEC notes thousands of amateur prospectors quit while 800 to 1,000 mining companies surge. Experts say millions of tons remain hidden and government programs aim to aid prospectors into 1966 with bonuses up to 600 and shared data on hunting methods.
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Jerry Bennie
Atomic Enery Commission
AEC
CT Ring
Tell
American Uranium Arsenal Cay
Amazew
ATC
Tou