AUA Media Releases
The Australian Uranium Association issues media statements on matters relevant to the uranium industry. Click below on the media statement you are interested in.
AUA disappointed in WA Labor's uranium approach
WA Labor uranium approach arbitrary, will create uncertainty
Uranium exploration spending continues at high level
WA companies on track to match record exploration spending
Energy planners take prudent approach on potential nuclear energy use
Energy White Paper contemplates use of nuclear energy by future governments
4 December 2011 - ALP decision to permit uranium sales to India is welcome
ALP decision on India uranium sales a sign of policy maturity
Greens Senator fails for second time to produce evidence
Scott Ludlam still has produced no evidence for his claim uranium mining kills workers
Greens Senator Ludlam has set a new low in fear-mongering with claim about radiation effects on U workers (Media statement distributed 21 October)
Senator Ludlam must provide evidence or withdraw his claim
AUA welcomes Federal approval of Olympic Dam expansion
Uranium mining again satisfies the experts on its environmental merits
Exploration spending second highest on record
Exploration spending buoyant despite Fukushima effects
Uranium changes to Environment Act are unnecessary
AUA will scrutinise draft legislation
SA urged to re-think Arkaroola mining ban
Uranium industry disappointed by Rann Govt. decision to shut off Arkaroola
National Radiation Dose Register vital for uranium worker safety
Statement by the Australian Uranium Association
Resources Minister Ferguson predicts strong growth in uranium sector
Minister says States should review uranium bans
1 April 2011 - Official review process can address all NT Government concerns on Angela Pamela
Uranium industry reaffirms confidence in NT mine assessment process
29 March 2011 - Henderson Government must use Angela Pamela statement to restore confidence
Alice Springs Parliamentary sittings provide opportunity for restoring confidence in mine approvals process
21 March 2011 - Uranium sales not likely to be affected by Japan emergency
AUA CEO Michael Angwin says the factors driving demand for nuclear energy remain in place
18 March 2011 - Attempt by ACF to blame uranium industry for Fukushima crisis opportunistic nonsense
ACF should remain silent if it can make no productive contribution on Fukushima emergency
17 March 2011 Australian health authorities continue to update on Japan radiation
Australia's Chief Health Officer has reassured Australians about radiation levels in Japan
16 March 2011 Australian radiation regulator advises on low radiation health risk from Fukushima plant
The Federal Health Department and its radiation agency, ARPANSA, advise of very low to negligible health risks to Australians in Japan from radiation emissions of the Fukushima reactor disaster
14 March 2011 Statement concerning the situation in Japan
The uranium industry expresses concern and sadness over Japan earthquake and tsunami, says lessons will be learned from Fukushima reactor failures
Useful links for information about the nuclear reactor situation in Japan
The following websites provide useful, updated information on the situation with nuclear reactors in Japan.
17 February 2010 - Uranium industry would welcome opportunity to sell uranium to India
Exports to India would require similar conditions to existing export arrangements
15 February 2011 - Northern Territory Opposition reaffirms confidence in uranium mining assessment process
NT Country Liberals reaffirm their support for uranium mining
24 December 2010 - Queensland Premier Bligh support for nuclear energy foreshadows lifting of uranium ban
AUA welcomes Bligh support for nuclear debate
18 November 2010 - AUA Board expects growth, urges Queensland U policy review
Directors of the Australian Uranium Association have urged Queensland to review its uranium mining policy in light of expected growth in demand
12 November 2010 - Russia Treaty will create uranium export opportunities
Bans on uranium mining must be abolished to allow production to meet uranium demand
27 October 2010 - Uranium industry congratulates Dr Ziggy Switkowski, urges him to continue his nuclear advocacy
Dr Ziggy Switkowski leaves ANSTO, joins RMIT University
4 October 2010 - Uranium industry seeks meeting with NT Chief Minister Henderson
Uranium industry seeks assurances on NT uranium resource assessment process
28 September 2010 - NT decision on Angela Pamela causes uncertainty
The Northern Territory Government has side-stepped its own regulatory process in announcing it won't support the Angela Pamela project.
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
13 February 2009 - AUA Chairman Departs
Appreciation for Graeme Hunt
11 December 2008 - Exploration strong in first quarter
Uranium exploration continues at high level