Nuclear not as clean as proponents claim

The cleanup and rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory serve as a stark reminder that nuclear power is not as clean as its proponents claim. Similar to coal mining, uranium mining leaves significant holes in the ground. However, the cleanup and rehabilitation of uranium mines come with added complexities and costs, particularly the challenge of safely handling radioactive materials left behind.

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ERA Shares Collapse After Halting Mine Expansion

ERA shares plunged 48% this morning after it announced late on Thursday evening that it was abandoning its Ranger 3 Deeps expansion plan at its Northern Territory mine. The news is a rejection of the pro-nuclear power push from sections of the Abbott government (its mates in business among), the media (The News Corp papers, led by The Australian).

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ERA Up On Reserves News

While Energy Resources of Australia confirmed the damage done by the heavy rains last month at its Ranger mine in the Northern Territory in its first quarter production statement and at the AGM in Sydney yesterday, the real interest was tucked away in the addresses by chairman David Klinger and CEO, Chris Salisbury.

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