uranium policy, page-13

re: stocks in uranium you guys arent going to be happy with this.

Given that Labour are favoured to win, it will be at least 4 years before anybody gets approval for U mining.



Friday, 17 June 2005. 15:49 (ACST)

Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin says a Labor Government will not support any new uranium mines.

It is the first time the party has made clear its position about uranium mining, other than ruling out support for a uranium mine at Koongarra in Kakadu National Park.

The Mineral Councils says there has been increasing interest from Australian and international companies to investigate uranium mining in the Territory.

But Ms Martin says Labor's position is clear.

"We're very keen to see other mines, and delighted that mines like Bootu Creek have started up," she said.

Ms Martin said she was not aware of the processes involved in her Government's approval of exploration licences for uranium miners in central Australia.

"But certainly what I'm saying very clearly: we do not support new uranium mines in the Territory."