The State Government has announced a ban on uranium mining on all future Mining Leases. Four uranium mining projects that received State Ministerial approval under the former Government will be allowed to progress.
| Date: | Tuesday, 20 June 2017 |
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The State Government has today announced a ban on uranium mining on all future Mining Leases.
Four uranium projects that received State Ministerial approval under the former Liberal National Government will be allowed to progress.
DMP Senior Advisor Graham Cobby said a range of secondary approvals were still required over the life of these projects.
“Each application will be considered on its merits as is standard procedure for all mining projects,” he said.
“WA has a comprehensive legislative framework that regulates mining in a manner that provides protection for mining employees, the community and the environment.”
Uranium exploration would be excluded from the ban.
The four projects with State Ministerial approval are Toro Energy’s Wiluna project, Cameco’s Kintyre and Yeelirrie projects, and Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock project.
More information about the projects is available on the DMP web page and fact sheet.
