AUA Media Releases
The Australian Uranium Association issues media releases on matters relevant to the uranium industry. Click below on the media statement you are interested in.
1 September 2010 - Labor must re-affirm uranium support, despite Greens deal
AUA calls on Prime Minister to reaffirm National ALP policy permitting new uranium mines
29 July 2010 - Australian Greens out of touch on uranium policy
Greens out of touch with international climate change consensus on nuclear and uranium
24 June 2010 - Senior Aboriginal woman joins AUA Indigenous Dialogue Group
Highly experienced Aboriginal public servant joins uranium industry's Indigenous advisory body
1 June 2010 - ETU expulsion threat is overbearing
Uranium worker radiation doses far below international and Australian limits
13 May 2010 - ERA Ltd Chief Appointed AUA Chair
Rob Atkinson takes leadership role in uranium industry association
5 May 2010 - Uranium companies concerned about Resources Super Profits Tax
Uranium industry concerned new tax might harm current projects, threaten new ones
16 April 2010 - Media Release - Greens Senator Ludlam wrong on uranium price effects of disarmament
Greens fall on uranium price and disarmament - Ludlam wrong again
12 April 2010 - Uranium industry boosts presence in Western Australia
AUA appoints senior communicator to State role
19 March 2010 - Rudd Government response to review of Russia uranium export Treaty is 'considered and reasonable'
Discussion needed on removing obstacles to uranium expansion to meet new uranium demand
10 March 2010 - Uranium Exploration Spikes in Western Australia
ABS uranium exploration spending figures for first half of 2009-10
15 January 2010 - Doomsday Clock wind-back an encouraging indicator for nuclear power expansion
AUA welcomes one-minute wind-back of Doomsday Clock
12 November 2009 - Uranium exports top $1 billion for the first time
ASNO reports UOC export value AUD 1,033 million in 2008-09
5 November 2009 - Federal regulator says Ranger has not harmed Kakadu National Park
Supervising Scientist says environment around Ranger mine remains protected
22 October 2009 - Ranger leak claims denied
Government scientist debunks Ranger leak claims
17 September 2009 - Treaties Committee report on nuclear agreements deserves serious attention
AUA response to JSCOT report on Australia's nuclear treaties
9 September 2009 - Structural changes drive uranium exploration spending lower
ABS full-year exploration spending statistics
4 August 2009 - 2,600 potential uranium jobs in Queensland - merit is the test
Prospective uranium miners in Queensland expect to employ more than 2600 in construction and operation of their projects
14 July 2009 - AUA welcomes FourMile approval
Minister Garrett 'certain' mine poses no environmental risk
29 June 2009 - Call for WA uranium inquiry rejected
A tired and predictable tactic
25 June 2009 - Lenzen technology study confirms nuclear a key option for low-carbon baseload electricity
Confirms opportunity for export growth
16 June 2009 - ABS shows exploration spending patchy in March quarter
Spending holds up in NT, WA
12 June 2009 - Radiation safety guide for employees now available
Handbook for workers in uranium and mineral sands industries
1 May 2009 - NT Royalty Scheme
AUA Welcomes Senate recommendation on NT Royalty Scheme
1 April 2009 - BHPB's Dean Dalla Valle to chair AUA
Uranium industry body Chairman Appointed
26 March 2009 - Uranium industry supports anti-proliferation drive
Uranium industry backs Rudd Government efforts
12 March 2009 - Uranium Exploration Declines
Spending drop might signal a trend
6 March 2009 - ABARE 'bullish' on future uranium exports
ABARE outlook confirms shift to nuclear
24 February 2009 - UK greens go nuclear
Environmentalists shift to nuclear power
20 February 2009 - George Monbiot edging towards nuclear
Leading environmentalist sets test for nuclear support
17 February 2009 - Indigenous leaders, uranium industry establish dialogue
Uranium industry and indigenous leaders seek common ground
11 December 2008 - Exploration strong in first quarter
Uranium exploration continues at high level
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Lenzen report
Manfred Lenzen's review of the scientific literature on the development of all available electricity generation technologies. The report suggests renewables are limited and nuclear energy is the key low-carbon, low-pollution, baseload technology.
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Progress in implementing the uranium industry's stewardship program
The AUA's Principles of Uranium Stewardship were introduced a little over a year ago. This update describes some of the initiatives taken so far and the progress that has been made.
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