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ARTICLE · 11 MAY 2013

New report takes Queensland one step closer to resuming uranium mining

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The UMIC was asked to recommend a framework for the orderly development and operation of uranium mining in Queensland.

AustraliaEnergy and Natural Resources
Stuart Macgregor
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After 31 years uranium mining in Queensland is a step closer to recommencing.

The Uranium Mining Implementation Committee (UMIC) headed by Councillor Paul Bell AM has released its report Recommencement of uranium mining in Queensland: A best practice framework. The Report was commissioned by the Queensland Government following its announcement in October 2012 to allow uranium mining to recommence in Queensland.

Given that the last uranium mine in Queensland, Mary Kathleen, closed in 1982 the UMIC was asked:

"To report to the Government recommending a best practice policy framework for the orderly development and operation of a recommenced uranium mining and export industry in Queensland. The framework should ensure that the uranium mining recommences with world best practice environmental and safety standards, whilst creating an attractive environment for investment."

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