Antinuclear

Australian news, and some related international items

BHP Billiton’s uranium mining is above the law

Olympic Dam expansion: above the law? On Line Opinion  By Peter Burdon 9 October 2009 In the heart of the South Australian outback, rests the Olympic Dam mine, owned and operated by BHP Billiton. Continue reading

October 10, 2009 Posted by | 1, legal, politics, South Australia, uranium | , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Narrow assessment will allow BHP’s uranium mine to go ahead

Public inquiry not possible on uranium mining

Perth Now

Narelle Towie, science and environment reporter

October 09, 2009

ENVIRONMENT Minister Donna Faragher has today ruled out holding a public inquiry into BHP Billiton’s proposal for a $17 billion uranium mine in WA. Continue reading

October 10, 2009 Posted by | 1, legal, politics, uranium, Western Australia | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Court hears uranium protesters locked in container

Court hears uranium protestors locked in container ABC News By Candice Marcu  Oct 8, 2009 A civil trial has started in the SA Supreme Court over police treatment of protesters at an outback uranium mine. Continue reading

October 9, 2009 Posted by | legal, South Australia, uranium | , , , , , , | Leave a comment