Uraninite (Pitchblende) — Eldorado Mine, Port Radium, Northwest Territories, Canada

Available only during this temporary reopening

A genuinely exceptional piece: a large, solid mass of extremely high-grade, waxy uraninite from the Eldorado Mine at Port Radium, Great Bear Lake — the site that launched Canada's uranium industry. Pitchblende was first discovered here by prospector Gilbert LaBine on May 16, 1930, and Port Radium went on to supply uranium ore that played a role in the Manhattan Project before continuing as a major Canadian uranium and silver producer through the 1960s.

At 627 grams, this is a substantial specimen — a dense, waxy-lustered solid mass of high-grade material from the Port Radium vein system. Pieces this large and this solid are increasingly hard to find; most Eldorado material on the market today consists of smaller fragments.

This was one of the first Eldorado uraninite specimens in my own collection, and honestly — I'm not 100% sure I'm ready to let it go. It's being listed as part of this short reopening, but there's a real chance I pull it before the shop closes again. If it's here, it's here for a reason to consider; if you've been looking for a serious, high-grade Port Radium piece, this won't be up for long either way.

Approx. specimen size: 80mm x 70mm x 40mm

Approx. specimen activity on an SE International Ranger EXP: 200K+ CPM

Species: Uraninite, var. Pitchblende
Locality: Eldorado Mine, Port Radium District, Great Bear Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada
Weight: 627 grams
Radioactivity: Present — handle and store per standard radioactive mineral practice

Radioactive Mineral Shipping Policy

All naturally radioactive mineral specimens are available for shipping within Canada only. Due to Transport Canada dangerous goods regulations and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission requirements, we cannot ship radioactive materials internationally. All specimens are packaged in accordance with excepted quantity guidelines and clearly labeled. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring they are legally permitted to possess radioactive mineral specimens under applicable provincial and federal regulations. If you have questions about a specific specimen's activity level or shipping eligibility, please contact us before purchasing.