NT government puts Jabiluka uranium site on hold in preliminary win for traditional owners
Order issued to prevent mining and exploration for two years at site, which is surrounded by Kakadu national parkFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory 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 under the NT Minerals Titles Act was gazetted on Wednesday and while in force it also prevents Energy Resources Australia (ERA) from applying for the grant of any mineral title over the land, which is the site of a large uranium deposit.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Order issued to prevent mining and exploration for two years at site, which is surrounded by Kakadu national park
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The Northern Territory 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 under the NT Minerals Titles Act was gazetted on Wednesday and while in force it also prevents Energy Resources Australia (ERA) from applying for the grant of any mineral title over the land, which is the site of a large uranium deposit.
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