INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

Australia's uranium future

FEDERAL Minister for Industry and Science Karen Andrews has reiterated the government's support for a uranium industry expansion in Australia, recalling former Prime Minister John Howard's sentiments on the yellow stuff.

Andrew Snelling
The federal government has reiterated its support for uranium mining at a Perth conference.

The federal government has reiterated its support for uranium mining at a Perth conference.

“Australia has a clear responsibility to develop its uranium resources in a sustainable way, irrespective of whether or not we end up using nuclear power," the Liberal leader was quoted as saying in 2007. ...

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