Uranium mine called ‘World’s worst practice’
The Flinders News 21/08/2009
“There’s no independent monitoring up there, Mrs Marsh said and “the mine only has a life expectancy of eight to ten years but would leave a legacy of damage for generations to come”……….. Jillian Marsh, has been doing a case study research of the Beverley Uranium Mine to explore the ‘impact assessment’ and ‘decision-making’ processes used when the mine was first approved by government.The literature she has looked at about the method of mining shows that in-situ leach mining pollutes the underground water tables and sloppy environmental regulations by government these mining companies are able to operate at a very low standard
Other modern nations have banned what they are allowed to get away with here” she said. Ms Marsh’s research suggests the Environmental Impact Assessment does not adequately cover Indigenous issues.
“It’s too focused on Western science” she said.
Water (called ‘awi’ by Adnyamathanha) is a sacred yet everyday part of Adnyamathanha cultural knowledge and practices.
The study shows people are hurt and angry that Adnyamathanha spirituality is being destroyed…………………………
Elder Enice Marsh claims the proponent Heathgate Resources has not conducted a valid heritage survey and she insists this must be done as soon as possible.
“Until a proper survey has been conducted, the proponent should be forced to cease operation on the Four Mile site.
The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jay Weatherill must act responsibly and use his powers under the Aboriginal Heritage Act to make sure due process is being followed,” Mrs Marsh said.
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