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Rio Tinto to manage Ranger rehabilitation

Energy Resources of Australia has appointed majority owner Rio Tinto to manage the rehabilitation of the former Ranger uranium mine in Australia's Northern Territory. Mining and processing operations at Ranger ceased in January 2021.

Uranium & Fuel 03 April 2024

Chamber calls for Western Australia to overturn uranium ban

Restarting uranium mining in Western Australia could create up to 9000 jobs and produce uranium worth more than AUD1 billion a year, a 12-month inquiry by the state's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has found. It recommends that the state overturn its ban on uranium mining to unlock significant economic benefits.

Uranium & Fuel 26 March 2024

Energy Resources of Australia Limited says it has lodged an application to renew the lease in Australia's Northern Territory but says it has no plans to develop the high-grade uranium deposit. The deposit's Mirarr Traditional Owners have said they oppose both the renewal and development of the lease, which is surrounded by the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.

Uranium & Fuel 21 March 2024

In Quotes: NexGen Energy's Leigh Curyer on uranium project's potential

In an interview for the World Nuclear News podcast NexGen Energy CEO and President Leigh Curyer set out the path ahead for what he calls their world-leading project in Canada, and gave his overview of the uranium sector's prospects.

Perspectives 18 March 2024

Australian synchrotron goes solar

Nearly 6600 square metres of solar panels installed across the rooftops of the ANSTO's Australian Synchrotron will save ANSTO more than two million kWh per year while also reducing its carbon footprint by more than 1680 tonnes of CO2 per year.

Energy & Environment 08 March 2024

Australian miners provide updates on past and future operations

Uranium production from Olympic Dam could increase in future as BHP considers expanding copper production at the mine in South Australia. Meanwhile, Energy Resources of Australia said it will need to raise more funds in 2024 to cover expenditure on the rehabilitation of the former Ranger uranium mine.

Corporate 28 February 2024

Resource upgrades prompt revised Mulga Rock study

Deep Yellow Ltd is to revise its definitive feasibility study for the Mulga Rock project in Western Australia after a 26% increase in uranium resources and a "substantial uplift" in critical mineral value at Mulga Rock East. The company is planning production in 2028.

Uranium & Fuel 26 February 2024

Mining activities recommence at Honeymoon

Wellfield pre-conditioning has started as the final step before uranium extraction at the Honeymoon in-situ leach uranium project in South Australia, Boss Energy Limited has announced. It said Honeymoon is on track to resume production by the end of this year.

Uranium & Fuel 11 October 2023

Australian government funding to 'futureproof' radioisotope supplies

The Australian government has officially outlined plans for a new nuclear medicine manufacturing facility at ANSTO’s Lucas Heights campus, replacing an existing facility that is now reaching the end of its operating life. The new facility is expected to be completed by the early to mid-2030s.

Regulation & Safety 05 October 2023

Search resumes for site for Australian radwaste facility

The Australian government is no longer looking to site a national low and intermediate-level radioactive waste facility in Napandee near Kimba in South Australia. It said it will not appeal a Federal Court decision to dismiss a 2021 declaration naming Napandee the proposed site for the facility.

Waste & Recycling 11 August 2023

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