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Submissions called for on uranium mining proposal for Western Australia’s East Pilbara.

Feedback sought on proposed Pilbara uranium mine   ABC Rural   By Lucie Bell 21 Nov 13  Canadian-based miner Cameco is inviting public comment on the Environmental Review and Management Programme for its proposed uranium project in Western Australia’s East Pilbara.

As part of the environmental assessment process for the Kintyre project, the document has beenmade available online. It addresses how Cameco would develop the project, which is located 60km south of Telfer on Martu traditional lands.

The Conservation Council of WA and Australian Conservation Foundation have launched an online campaign opposing the plan.The Council’s Mia Pepper says the organisation is concerned the project could adversely affect a diverse ecosystem. “It’s home to a number of priority species including the Bilby, Desert Skink, Marsupial Mole and a whole suite of other things including subterranean fauna.

“So all of those things are put at risk by the project both from land clearing and water consumption.”Also the long-term risks of having radio-active materials dug up and processed on site will put a lasting amount of pressure on the environment and biodiversity in that area.”……. Submissions can be made to the WA Environmental Protection Authority until February 14th 2014. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-21/kintyre-consultation/5106280

November 21, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | ACTION