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Deal boosts rehabilitation prospects of Ranger uranium mine
A new deal has ensured extensive rehabilitation at the Ranger uranium mine in th...
David Prestipino 3 Feb 2026
Uranium miner to abandon challenge to Jabiluka decision
A uranium miner looks set to drop its Federal Court challenge to a government de...
Lloyd Jones 12 May 2025
Rio to take full control of uranium mine near Kakadu
Mining giant Rio Tinto will put its money where its mouth is and get on with the...
Aaron Bunch 20 Nov 2024
Traditional Owners formally join legal battle against Jabiluka mine
A company's legal challenge to the cessation of a lease over the Jabiluka uraniu...
Miklos Bolza 16 Sep 2024
Mirarr Traditional Ownerss criticise uranium miner ahead of final fight over Jabiluka
Mirarr Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are disappointed at comments...
David Prestipino 16 Sep 2024
Government 'secrecy' blasted over Jabiluka uranium mine

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.

Jabiluka to join Kakadu National Park following lease decision

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.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 29, 2024
NT government denies lease renewal on Jabiluka Uranium Mine

The Northern Territory government has knocked back an application from Energy Resources Australia for a 10-year lease renewal on the Jabiluka Uranium Mine.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 26, 2024
Northern Land Council stands in solidarity with Traditional Owners against uranium mining on Mirarr Country

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.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jul 19, 2024
Mundine-linked uranium company Aura Energy in critical condition after $60m market tumble

A uranium explorer linked to prominent former politician and Indigenous businessman Warren Mundine has taken a financial hit this week amid its uncertain future.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 12, 2024
'Sucked dry': AGM told Rio Tinto won't mine Jabiluka, but concerns grow over Pilbara water extraction

Rio Tinto's relationships with Traditional Owners in the Pilbara came under the spotlight during its 2024 annual shareholder meeting in Brisbane on Thursday.

David Prestipino David Prestipino May 3, 2024
Traditional Owners protest against mining at Jabiluka

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.

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Rudi Maxwell Apr 24, 2024
Rio Tinto takes over Northern Territory's Ranger uranium mine clean up

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.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Apr 4, 2024
New book honours the remarkable 50-year fight against uranium mining in WA’s Northern Goldfields

This Sunday, 19 March, a new book documenting 50 years of struggle against uranium mining in Western Australia's Northern Goldfields will be launched at a special event in Perth.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 15, 2023
First Nations knowledge, tech join forces to heal Kakadu uranium mine scars

Technology and respect for ancient knowledge are combining to repair the ecological and personal scars carved over decades by the vast Ranger uranium mine.

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Guest Author May 2, 2022
ASX-lister appoints Indigenous CEO to lead NT uranium mine clean-up

Being asked to lead a uranium mine clean up in Australia's most famous national park with the world's eyes watching amid a huge budget blowout - all while blazing a trail for First Nations people - yo...

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NIT Feb 21, 2022
Traditional Owners welcome expiry of uranium mine approval, but the fight isn't over

Yeelirrie area Traditional Owners have welcomed the expiry of the environmental approval to mine uranium on their land. The approval conditions for mining at Yeelirrie, near Wiluna in central Western...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 1, 2022
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