NT government puts Jabiluka uranium site on hold in preliminary win for traditional owners

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Order issued to prevent mining and exploration for two years at site, which is surrounded by Kakadu national park

Energy Resources Australia, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, is seeking to extend its lease at the Jabiluka site, which is one of the world’s largest uranium deposits.Energy Resources Australia, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, is seeking to extend its lease at the Jabiluka site, which is one of the world’s largest uranium deposits.government has issued a two-year order to prevent mining and exploration at Jabiluka, while a decision is pending on whether to grant the leaseholder a 10-year extension.

The reservation order by the NT Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade, on behalf of the NT minister for mining, will take effect on the day the existing lease expires – August 11 – and remain for two years unless it is cancelled in the meantime. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup

 

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