Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines Announces Uranium Mining Approved by New State Government

Uranium (Nuclear Minerals) / Recovery, Remediation and other Mining-Related Technology

The Queensland Government has announced that it will recommence uranium mining in Queensland and has established a Uranium Mining Implementation Committee to oversee this process. Based on known uranium deposits in Queensland, the Department estimates that there are more than 100,000 tonnes of uranium oxide. By comparison, Australia´s exports of uranium in 2011-12 reached a total of 7529 tonnes. Recommencement of uranium mining will contribute to the Queensland Government´s commitment to establish a four-pillar economy. It will strengthen the resources industry and promote the state´s attractiveness for exploration and mining.

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