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Despite the sorry state of uranium market, Campbell Newman backing uranium for Queensland

Uranium mining boost for north-west Queensland, says Campbell Newman,
PROEDGE Wire,  January 17, 2013 by Jeff Altman
January 17, 2013 (Source: News.com.au) — Uranium mining would provide
a boost to jobs and investment in Queensland’s north west, Premier
Campbell Newman said.
Visiting the mining centre of Mt Isa, Premier Newman said the
recommencement of uranium mining would unlock opportunities.
The strategy to restart mining is currently being investigated by an
implementation panel chaired by Central Highlands councillor Paul
Bell.
Mr. Newman said Queensland’s known uranium deposits were worth about
$10 billion, of which more than $8 billion is in north-west
Queensland.
However, exports of uranium from Australia are currently less than $1
billion a year and the industry is in a state of confusion with China
forging ahead with nuclear energy but other nations questioning it….
http://proedgewire.com/green-energy-press/uranium-mining-boost-for-north-west-queensland-says-campbell-newman/

January 18, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News