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References
- Bradner, Tim (2004-12-26). "Galena opens the door to nuclear project". Alaska Journal of Commerce. Archived from the original on 2006-03-22. Retrieved 2006-06-19.
- "Nuclear Power for Galena". Atomic Insights. March 20, 2005.
- Technical documents
- Information from KIYU radio
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