18.11.2008 - Australia: Uranium mining to be regulated

From News.com.au: Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett says he will not speculate on whether Australia will boost the number of uranium mines. The West Australian cabinet lifted a ban on uranium mining with immediate effect today, and its decision makes way for dozens of deposits across the state to be exploited if capital can be raised. But Mr Garrett said the Federal Government's responsibility was to ensure proper regulatory issues were applied..... Full Article: Source

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