Mega-everything: the world’s biggest open cut mine
OnLine opinion By Sandra Kanck – 24 August 2009
The expansion of the Olympic Dam mine at Roxby Downs will see environment as the biggest loser. The draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), for which public comment closed early in August 2009, has serious deficiencies. (more…)
Olympic Dam opponents willing to sacrifice dividends
ABC News 27 Aug 09
A group of BHP Billiton shareholders who oppose the expansion of the Olympic Dam mine say they would rather forego any dividends from the project than see the environment damaged. (more…)
Greens, Libs fight wilderness mining
ABC News 2 Sept 09
The Greens and Liberals are joining forces to urge the South Australian Government to keep mining out of Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the Flinders Ranges. (more…)
perth now Steve Larkin August 24, 2009
BHP Billiton has been told by governments to provide more information on radiation risks of the proposed expansion of the company’s Olympic Dam mine. (more…)
Faragher urged to review uranium mine
ABC News Aug 28, 2009
Several appeals have been lodged against the planned environmental review of the Yeelirrie uranium mine in Western Australia’s Goldfields… (more…)
Australian Mining 26 August 2009 | by Michael Mills
Equity research company Resource Capital Research (RCR) said it is not expecting any significant changes to uranium spot prices in the near term.
The uranium spot price is currently trading at US$47.50 per pound, down 8% from the US$52 three months ago.
At the end of December 2008, the prices were US$52.50 per pound.
…………. The long term contract uranium price is US$65.00 per pound, which is down from US$70 per pound price at December 2008.
http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/Article/Flat-outlook-for-uranium-spot-prices/495758.aspx
Adelaide Now CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL, BUSINESS EDITOR, and GREG KELTON, WASHINGTON August 24, 2009
KEY environmental concerns about the multibillion-dollar expansion of the Olympic Dam mine must be fixed by BHP Billiton before the mine proceeds. (more…)
A uranium hole in the heart
Green Left Daniel Clarke, Alice Springs 23 August 2009“…………………….Monash University civil engineering lecturer Dr Gavin Mudd said US President Barack Obama’s push for a cut in the world’s nuclear weapons stockpiles would lead to a collapse in uranium prices. (more…)
Uranium mine called ‘World’s worst practice’
The Flinders News 21/08/2009
Uranium mining in the far north of South Australia at the Beverley location near Arkaroola Wilderness Resort is being openly challenged by Aboriginal Traditional Owner Mrs Enice Marsh. (more…)
Yellowcake cyclone impact concerns council
ABC News 18 August 09 By Gina Marich
The Darwin City Council says a new uranium storage and handling facility proposed for Darwin’s main port could pose a risk to the environment. (more…)
