Fleming Island (Saskatchewan) facts for kids
| Geography | |
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| Location | Saskatchewan |
| Coordinates | 57°23′00″N 106°53′02″W / 57.38333°N 106.88389°W |
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| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Fleming Island is a small, quiet island located in the northern part of Saskatchewan, Canada. It's completely surrounded by the waters of Cree Lake. This island is special because it has no people living on it.
About Fleming Island
Fleming Island is quite small. It sits in the middle of Cree Lake, which is a large lake in northern Saskatchewan. The island is known for being uninhabited, meaning no one lives there permanently. It's a natural spot, far from big cities.
Looking for Uranium
Even though no people live on Fleming Island, it has been a place of interest for mining companies. These companies sometimes explore islands and other areas to find valuable minerals. One mineral they looked for on Fleming Island is called uranium.
What is Uranium?
Uranium is a special type of metal found naturally in the Earth. It's important because it can be used to create energy. This energy is often used in power plants to make electricity for homes and businesses.
Exploration on the Island
In 2008, a company called Titan Uranium did some special work on Fleming Island. They were "exploring" the island. This means they were looking closely to see if there was enough uranium to be worth mining. They used a method called "drilling." Drilling involves making deep holes in the ground to take out small samples of rock. Scientists then study these rock samples to see what minerals they contain. Other mining companies had also explored the island before Titan Uranium.
