Jabiluka
The federal and Northern Territory governments have been accused of "secrecy" after being unwilling to say why they decided not to extend a lease to the Jabiluka uranium mine.
Energy Resources of Australia will appeal the Northern Territory government's decision to not renew the Jabiluka mineral lease, with a Federal Court listing scheduled for Thursday.
The federal government has advised the Northern Territory government not to renew the Jabiluka Mineral Lease, enabling the site's incorporation into Kakadu National Park.
The Northern Territory government has knocked back an application from Energy Resources Australia for a 10-year lease renewal on the Jabiluka Uranium Mine.
The Northern Land Council has reaffirmed its solidarity with the Mirarr Traditional Owners in their opposition to the development of a uranium mine on their sacred Country.
Kakadu Traditional Owners have welcomed the decision by the Northern Territory government to issue a two-year order to prevent mining and exploration in the Jabiluka area.
Rio Tinto's relationships with Traditional Owners in the Pilbara came under the spotlight during its 2024 annual shareholder meeting in Brisbane on Thursday.
Mirarr Traditional Owners have protested outside Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) annual general meeting in Darwin, accusing the company of dishonesty regarding the Jabiluka mineral lease.
Rio Tinto will take control of the rehabilitation project at the former Ranger uranium mine in the heritage listed Kakadu region, which has been hit with significant delays and cost blowouts.
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