Northern Territory traditional owners whose land contains one of the world's most valuable untapped deposits of uranium are calling on the NT and federal governments not to grant a mining company a lease extension, as the Coalition's nuclear policy peaks interest in the resource.
Kakadu traditional owners are worried the Coalition's nuclear policy will drive demand for uranium mining on their land at Jabiluka .
Mr Mudjandi is worried the federal Coalition's plan to open nuclear plants if it wins government could drive demand for Jabiluka's uranium. "Which does mean that deposits such as Jabiluka, there may be increased pressure to use those resources in the future." "There are human remains buried as well, which are quite remarkable, and in an incredibly well preserved condition."ERA is arguing that extending its Jabiluka lease will not result in uranium mining unless Mirrar traditional owners change their minds."If the lease is not renewed, the agreement and development veto lapses," ERA said.
ERA is expected to run out of funds by September, and Rio Tinto has promised to fund Ranger's rehabilitation. The NT Mining Minister Mark Monaghan would not explain why his government had not made a decision on the lease.NT Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro has backed ERA's argument on why the lease should continue.
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