Australian federal and Northern Territory governments end Jabiluka uranium mining lease, benefiting Mirarr Traditional Owners and environmental groups.
The Australian federal and Northern Territory governments have not renewed the uranium mining lease over Jabiluka in Kakadu, marking the end of a 40-year threat to the area and a significant victory for the Mirarr Traditional Owners and environmental groups. The Australian Conservation Foundation has called for Energy Resources Australia's attention to focus on cleaning up the mess left at the Ranger uranium mine, located on Mirarr country, and commended the federal government for their decision.
July 26, 2024
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