Australian uranium output down in 2006

[ERA, BHP Billiton, Heathgate] Australia's three uranium mines (Ranger, Olympic Dam and Beverley) produced a total of 8954 tonnes U3O8 (7592.7 tU) in 2006, down from the 11,217 t U3O8 (9512 tU) produced in 2005. The mines produced 4748 t, 3381.5 t and 824.6 t U3O8 (4026.1, 2867.4 and 699.2 tU), respectively. Output from Ranger was down due to pit flooding and acid plant problems early in 2006.

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