Western Australian Senator urges State to reject Plibara uranium mine
West Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is calling for a public inquiry into the risks associated with the mine.
Greens urge opposition to proposed Pilbara uranium mine ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Sep 28, 2010 The Greens have urged the West Australian and Federal governments to follow the lead of the Northern Territory government which is opposing a proposed uranium mine.he Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson says there is strong community opposition to a mine near Alice Springs.
Concerns have been raised that a mine so close to the town has the potential to adversely affect the tourism market and the economy.
The Greens say there is similar community opposition to a proposed mine in Kintyre in WA’s East Pilbara.
West Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam is calling for a public inquiry into the risks associated with the mine.
“This company’s product is carcinogenic, they’re mining a carcinogenic product leaving huge volumes of radio-active waste behind at mine sites,” he said.
“Those are the concerns that are being raised loud and clear.”
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