Who owns Jabiluka?
Energy Resources of Australia Limited
Jabiluka
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Opened | never mined |
| Owner | |
| Company | Energy Resources of Australia Limited |
| Website | http://www.energyres.com.au/ |
What was the Jabiluka mine controversy?
The Jabiluka mine controversy dates back to the early 1970s when Pancontinental Mining Limited discovered high-grade uranium deposits in the Northern Territory. The Jabiluka mine lease, at present, is entirely surrounded by World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park.
Why does the Australian government allow uranium mining in Kakadu?
The benefits to Australia of uranium mining in Kakadu are mainly economic. Australia possesses 24% of the world’s uranium deposits, and the potential to export this uranium would benefit the Australian economy. The proposed Jabiluka mine has already generated $5.2 million in benefits for Aboriginal people.
Where do they mine uranium in Australia?
Two uranium mines operate today in Australia, Ranger in the Northern Territory and Olympic Dam in South Australia. All uranium produced is exported for nuclear power generation.
How long has mining taken place in Kakadu?
Following the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry (Fox Report) in 1977 and subsequent agreement with the representatives of the traditional land owners, the Northern Land Council (NLC), mining began in 1979. Mining was completed within four months, with ore being milled from 1980 to 1988.
How much money does Australia make from selling uranium?
Australia has around one third of the world’s uranium resources, and is the world’s third ranking producer, accounting for approximately 10 per cent of annual global production….Australia’s Uranium Production and Exports.
| ITEM | DATA |
|---|---|
| Value Australian UOC exports | $734 million |
| Australian exports as percentage of world uranium requirements4 | 9.6% |
What impact have humans had on Kakadu?
Kakadu National Park has a large amount of uranium under the ground. Uranium is a poisonous substance, making it very dangerous to mine. The construction of the mine destroyed many animal habitats forcing the animals to find new homes.
Does Australia sell uranium to China?
Australia has supplied South Korea with uranium since 1986. The 2006 approval to sell uranium to China set another new low: uranium sales to an undemocratic, secretive state with an appalling human rights record (such as jailing nuclear whistle-blowers).
Who owns Olympic Dam uranium?
BHP
The Olympic Dam mine is a large poly-metallic underground mine located in South Australia, 550 km (341.75 mi) NNW of Adelaide. It is the fourth largest copper deposit and the largest known single deposit of uranium in the world….Olympic Dam mine.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1988 |
| Owner | |
| Company | BHP |
| Year of acquisition | 2005 |
Are there crocodiles in Jim Jim Falls?
Swim at your own risk in the Jim Jim Falls plunge pool only. Modjarrki (freshwater crocodiles) also occur here. They are usually very shy but may become aggressive when feeling threatened. Please do not approach or feed them.
Is Jim Jim Falls 4WD only?
Access to the Jim Jim Falls area is by 4WD only. Turn east off the Kakadu Highway 43km south of the Bowali Centre. Engage 4WD and travel 50 km along the Jim Jim Falls access road to reach the Garnamarr Campground (see below for details) .
Why was Jabiluka important to the Mirrar people?
The film Jabiluka clearly shows how the Mirrar were given no choice over the Ranger mine, how they were caught in a misleading process to consent to a lease over Jabiluka and how they resisted those same pressures to allow mining to proceed. The story of Jabiluka is also significant because it raises questions about the real value of ‘Land Rights’.
What was the story of the Jabiluka mine?
The struggle of the Mirrar people against the Jabiluka Uranium mine. “Jabiluka is about us, blackfellas, whitefellas together…and our belief in the future of our nation.” In 1997, Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) pushed to open a new uranium mine surrounded by the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park.
Who was the director of the movie Jabiluka?
Jabiluka was the first of 26 proposed new uranium mines the Howard Government had before it for approval. In this important film twice Academy Award nominated director David Bradbury captures the controversy over Jabiluka.
When was the Ranger mine at Jabiru approved?
Since the Ranger mine at Jabiru was given approval in 1978 Mirrar opposition to the proposed Jabiluka mine strengthened…19 years on.