The image shows various natural resources across North America. In Mexico, the map indicates copper, silver, and iron are found. Across the United States, iron, oil, coal, copper, and silver are found. In Canada, lead and zinc, coal, copper, oil, iron, gold, silver, and uranium are found. In Alaska, coal, gold, and oil are found. © 2011 FLVS

Minmax Inc., a mineral mining company, is looking to expand its products to include uranium. In which region of North America does it make most sense for the company to start mining?

Alaska
Mexico
Western U. S.
Central Canada