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Jabiluka uranium mine to be protected in Kakadu National Park

ABC News — July 26, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: The Australian federal government will permanently protect the Jabiluka uranium mine site by incorporating it into Kakadu National Park, following the refusal of a 10-year lease extension requested by Energy Resources Australia. The lease, held for 42 years, expires on August 11. This decision marks a significant victory for the Mirarr traditional owners, who have opposed mining at the site for decades.

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  1. [4.0]
    Boss Energy bids $500M for Jabiluka before veto (The Australian Financial Review)
    41d 12h
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  2. [3.3]
    Australia denies uranium mining lease in Kakadu National Park (seekingalpha.com)
    43d 6h
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  3. [3.7]
    Northern Territory denies Jabiluka uranium lease extension (The Australian Financial Review)
    43d 16h
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  4. [3.9]
    Jabiluka uranium mine lease denied, Indigenous wishes prioritized (theguardian.com)
    43d 17h
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