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Regulatory reform needed
UPDATED - The Australian uranium industry seeks fit-for-purpose and internationally competitive regulatory and compliance arrangements based on the physical properties of uranium.
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Economic outlook of the Australian uranium industry
Uranium is valuable to Australia both as an export earner and as a contributor to the global challenge of reducing carbon emissions.
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Assessing industry performance
The AUA's inaugural Member survey
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Uranium industry backs profit-based royalty system for NT
AUA submission to Senate inquiry on NT Royalty Bill
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Water use in uranium mining
The Australian mining industry consumes a very small proportion of Australia's annual water use.
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Environmental impact of the uranium industry
The environmental performance of the uranium industry is scrutinised comprehensively with detailed reporting requirements.
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The radiation protection record of the Australian uranium industry
UPDATED - The uranium industry has a very good operational record of radiation protection - of its workers and the public.
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Full expansion of uranium industry should be encouraged in climate change policy reform
AUA CPRS Green Paper submission argues for inclusion of uranium exports in greenhouse emissions policy response
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Uranium and radiation
Managing radiation in the uranium industry
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Transport of uranium
Australia has been safely transporting uranium internationally for over 30 years.
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Nuclear power bans would not guarantee weapons abolition
AUA rejects proposals to pursue anti-proliferation objectives by ceasing uranium exports
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Safeguarding the use of Australia's uranium exports
UPDATED - Australian and international safeguards arrangements ensure the peaceful use of our exports
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AUA argues for recognition of uranium's carbon-offsetting contribution
AUA submission to Garnaut review on climate change policy
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Information from the uranium and nuclear industries
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11 December 2008 - Exploration strong in first quarter
Uranium exploration continues at high level
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13 February 2009 - AUA Chairman Departs
Appreciation for Graeme Hunt
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17 February 2009 - Indigenous leaders, uranium industry establish dialogue
Uranium industry and indigenous leaders seek common ground
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20 February 2009 - George Monbiot edging towards nuclear
Leading environmentalist sets test for nuclear support
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24 February 2009 - UK greens go nuclear
Environmentalists shift to nuclear power
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6 March 2009 - ABARE 'bullish' on future uranium exports
ABARE outlook confirms shift to nuclear
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12 March 2009 - Uranium Exploration Declines
Spending drop might signal a trend
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26 March 2009 - Uranium industry supports anti-proliferation drive
Uranium industry backs Rudd Government efforts
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1 April 2009 - BHPB's Dean Dalla Valle to chair AUA
Uranium industry body Chairman Appointed
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1 May 2009 - NT Royalty Scheme
AUA Welcomes Senate recommendation on NT Royalty Scheme
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12 June 2009 - Radiation safety guide for employees now available
Handbook for workers in uranium and mineral sands industries
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16 June 2009 - ABS shows exploration spending patchy in March quarter
Spending holds up in NT, WA
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25 June 2009 - Lenzen technology study confirms nuclear a key option for low-carbon baseload electricity
Confirms opportunity for export growth
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29 June 2009 - Call for WA uranium inquiry rejected
A tired and predictable tactic
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14 July 2009 - AUA welcomes FourMile approval
Minister Garrett 'certain' mine poses no environmental risk
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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
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9 September 2009 - Structural changes drive uranium exploration spending lower
ABS full-year exploration spending statistics
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17 September 2009 - Treaties Committee report on nuclear agreements deserves serious attention
AUA response to JSCOT report on Australia's nuclear treaties
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22 October 2009 - Ranger leak claims denied
Government scientist debunks Ranger leak claims
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5 November 2009 - Federal regulator says Ranger has not harmed Kakadu National Park
Supervising Scientist says environment around Ranger mine remains protected
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12 November 2009 - Uranium exports top $1 billion for the first time
ASNO reports UOC export value AUD 1,033 million in 2008-09
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15 January 2010 - Doomsday Clock wind-back an encouraging indicator for nuclear power expansion
AUA welcomes one-minute wind-back of Doomsday Clock
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10 March 2010 - Uranium Exploration Spikes in Western Australia
ABS uranium exploration spending figures for first half of 2009-10
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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
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12 April 2010 - Uranium industry boosts presence in Western Australia
AUA appoints senior communicator to State role
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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
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5 May 2010 - Uranium companies concerned about Resources Super Profits Tax
Uranium industry concerned new tax might harm current projects, threaten new ones
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13 May 2010 - ERA Ltd Chief Appointed AUA Chair
Rob Atkinson takes leadership role in uranium industry association
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1 June 2010 - ETU expulsion threat is overbearing
Uranium worker radiation doses far below international and Australian limits
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24 June 2010 - Senior Aboriginal woman joins AUA Indigenous Dialogue Group
Highly experienced Aboriginal public servant joins uranium industry's Indigenous advisory body
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Anniversary reinvigorates information effort
Links to key websites for information on Fukushima and the global response
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29 July 2010 - Australian Greens out of touch on uranium policy
Greens out of touch with international climate change consensus on nuclear and uranium
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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
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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.
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4 October 2010 - Uranium industry seeks meeting with NT Chief Minister Henderson
Uranium industry seeks assurances on NT uranium resource assessment process
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27 October 2010 - Uranium industry congratulates Dr Ziggy Switkowski, urges him to continue his nuclear advocacy
Dr Ziggy Switkowski leaves ANSTO, joins RMIT University
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12 November 2010 - Russia Treaty will create uranium export opportunities
Bans on uranium mining must be abolished to allow production to meet uranium demand
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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
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24 December 2010 - Queensland Premier Bligh support for nuclear energy foreshadows lifting of uranium ban
AUA welcomes Bligh support for nuclear debate
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15 February 2011 - Northern Territory Opposition reaffirms confidence in uranium mining assessment process
NT Country Liberals reaffirm their support for uranium mining
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17 February 2010 - Uranium industry would welcome opportunity to sell uranium to India
Exports to India would require similar conditions to existing export arrangements
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What industry leaders say about Fukushima's lessons
Fukushima anniversary prompts industry leaders to speak
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1 April 2011 - Official review process can address all NT Government concerns on Angela Pamela
Uranium industry reaffirms confidence in NT mine assessment process
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Resources Minister Ferguson predicts strong growth in uranium sector
Minister says States should review uranium bans
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National Radiation Dose Register vital for uranium worker safety
Statement by the Australian Uranium Association
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Uranium is the key to curbing climate change
Contributed article by Michael Angwin in the op ed pages of the Adelaide Advertiser
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Reactor fleet still growing
Fukushima lessons cause a pause, but more reactors are on the way
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SA urged to re-think Arkaroola mining ban
Uranium industry disappointed by Rann Govt. decision to shut off Arkaroola
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Uranium changes to Environment Act are unnecessary
AUA will scrutinise draft legislation
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Exploration spending second highest on record
Exploration spending buoyant despite Fukushima effects
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AUA welcomes Federal approval of Olympic Dam expansion
Uranium mining again satisfies the experts on its environmental merits
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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
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Greens Senator fails for second time to produce evidence
Scott Ludlam still has produced no evidence for his claim uranium mining kills workers
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4 December 2011 - ALP decision to permit uranium sales to India is welcome
ALP decision on India uranium sales a sign of policy maturity
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Energy planners take prudent approach on potential nuclear energy use
Energy White Paper contemplates use of nuclear energy by future governments
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Uranium exploration spending continues at high level
WA companies on track to match record exploration spending
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AUA disappointed in WA Labor's uranium approach
WA Labor uranium approach arbitrary, will create uncertainty
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Despite Fukushima, uranium industry remains strong
Driven by reactor growth, uranium sector looks to expand
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One year on, nuclear industry demonstrates coordinated effort to restore trust
Nuclear industry addresses its Fukushima challenges
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Time for Queensland to lift uranium mining ban
Queensland Resources Council and AUA urge lifting of uranium mining ban
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Officials stats show another buoyant result
ABS exploration expenditure spending
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AUA Welcomes WA EPA decision to recommend approval of first WA uranium mine
Toro Energy's Wiluna project authorised for construction and operation subject to conditions
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Exploration spending slows slightly in tough economic conditions
Western Australia project developers continue to lead the way
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AUA Statement on Toro Appeals
AUA welcomes Marmion statement
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Queensland uranium mining decision a major milestone for industry
Queensland overturns uranium ban, stages 3 month implementation review
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Burke's Toro delay points to necessity of approvals reform
Gillard Government backflip on environmental approvals must be reversed
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Uranium industry welcomes commitment by WA Liberal Party to continue support for uranium development
WA Liberal Party policy provides certainty for companies.
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Spending on uranium exploration remains subdued in December 2012 quarter
Uranium exploration expenditure remains low - policy makers can act to change this by removing remaining barriers to uranium development
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Certainty for uranium mining development in Western Australia
The AUA welcomes the investment certainty the outcome of the Western Australian state election provides.
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Re-starting Japan's reactors
Now mostly idle, Japan 's 54 reactors represent nearly 30% of electricity capacity
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ACF joins the punishers and straighteners
NGO stand on Fukushima offers no solutions, only blame
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Queensland uranium mining framework starts to take shape
Queensland's Uranium Mining Implementation Committee has today delivered its report to the State Government.
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WA's first uranium mine gets Federal approval
WA's first uranium mine gets Federal approval
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Uranium opponents dig up dubious arguments
Uranium mine approved after testing assessment process
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Uranium trade spearheads development of India partnership
Prime Minister Gillard opens uranium trade talks with Indian counterpart
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International support for Japan struggle
Agencies, countries, companies, assist Japan
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Assessing the effects of Fukushima radiation
Overstating effects can cause harm
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National interest accelerates uranium policy reform
Cohesive national approach on uranium is emerging
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Levelling the playing field for uranium projects
Reform of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act to remove the discriminatory treatment of uranium projects is one of the last remaining barriers in placing uranium on a level playing field with other commodities
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How safe is uranium
AUA CEO dispels some of the safety myths surrounding uranium
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AUA argued for uranium to be exported to China
The first shipment of uranium has been made to China under the provisions of a new bilateral safeguards treaty, supported by the AUA at a Parliamentary review.
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Useful government sites from around the world
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Waste management in the nuclear industry
The uranium and nuclear industries manage their own wastes, safely and effectively
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Doctors should re-think 'nuclear curtailment'
Real world solutions required for nuclear risks
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Combination of disasters hurt people of Fukushima
The Fukushima accident resulted from an unprecedented tsunami
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Second Survey of AUA Members' Performance
Summary results of the AUA's second survey of its Member companies
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Examining green claims that nuclear power is in decline
Nuclear's 'terminal decline' is a new form of denial
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Challenges in the pursuit of reform
Patience is a virtue in pursuit of policy reform
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Third survey of AUA Member company performance against Code of Practice
Summary results of the 2010 survey
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19 April 2012 - French farce characterises latest radioactive panic
Ignorance and silence permit panic to flourish
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Collective radiation dose estimates 'alarmist and unfounded'
Caution against using collective radiation dose estimates to forecast harmful health effects
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Uranium mining - the opportunity for Queensland
The latest update on the uranium industry in Queensland.
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And, by the way, Queensland's uranium is worth $18 billion
The case for developing Queensland's uranium industry.
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Uranium critics now face a huge task to justify themselves
An independent report to the Queensland Government on the best way to resume a uranium mining industry rejects the usual claims made by critics of the industry
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AUA Opinion
AUA opinions on uranium and nuclear issues
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Anti-Spam Policy
Anti-Spam Policy
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AUA Uranium Exploration Guidelines
Best practice guidelines for uranium explorers
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Managing uranium mine waste
Managing uranium tailings is a well-understood, well managed practice
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Briefings on key uranium mining topics
Briefing papers on matters of interest regarding uranium mining
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Government and regulatory sites
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AUA support for uranium exports to Russia
AUA submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
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ANOP opinion research
National survey reveals growing support for uranium mining
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Deloitte Report on Economic Outlook
The AUA commissioned Deloitte Insight Economics to study the outlook for the Australian uranium industry
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Privacy Policy
Privacy policy
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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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Uranium export expansion should be a key platform in climate change policy
AUA submission to Australian Government Energy White Paper process
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Economics of the Australian uranium industry
An updated version of the information paper on the economics of the industry
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The AUA urges joint parliamentary committee to recommend more effective anti-proliferation measures
AUA submission to the Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties' inquiry into non-proliferation and disarmament
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Water use in uranium mining
Water consumption by uranium mines is unremarkable
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AUA submission on Draft Energy White Paper
Uranium industry sees positive features in Federal Government's draft Energy White Paper
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AUA-commissioned review of the scientific literature related to risk perception, especially concerning nuclear energy
Fear and anxiety are often the main response people have to nuclear matters. This research report looks at what science tells us about how these emotions come to be associated with nuclear energy.
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Regulation and guidelines for uranium transport safety
Relevant information regarding safe transport and shipping of uranium
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ANSTO Library nuclear and uranium collection
Access to nuclear and uranium books and publications at the ANSTO library.
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Handbooks and Guides
AUA-sponsored handbooks and guides
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Charter of the Australian Uranium Association
The Australian Uranium Association's broad aims and objectives and the way our member companies work are set out in our Charter.
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Safety of workers is paramount
Industry sponsors workers' radiation safety guide
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Submissions
AUA submissions
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Australia's mines supply nearly a fifth of world uranium
Australia's uranium mines have the potential to meet demand from a growing nuclear reactor fleet
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Addresses by AUA leaders
Speeches in public forums
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Australia's regulatory framework for uranium and nuclear activities
The uranium industry in Australia is regulated by a series of State and Federal legislative instruments.
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WNA Information Papers
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Australia has uranium deposits of world significance
Australia has the potential to triple its uranium production
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AUA Directors
The AUA Directors represent all segments of the uranium industry.
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Taking fresh steps in encouraging Indigenous economic independence
Jobs, businesses, mark the path to progress
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AUA Member Companies
AUA member companies cover the full spectrum of the uranium industry
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Australian Uranium
'Australian Uranium' is the publication of the AUA
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Uranium industry and First Australians share common interests
Indigenous leaders and uranium industry working together
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AUA-contributed articles
Articles by AUA authors in the media and other publications
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Uranium and nuclear energy deliver positive environmental benefits
Helping relieve pressing environmental concerns
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Wide variety of companies make up uranium industry
Structure of the uranium industry
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Encouraging best practice improvement
Uranium companies strive to improve on already-excellent performance
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Why political fear of the uranium industry is no longer justifiable
April 2013 Paydirt's Uranium Conference
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Scientific underpinning for radiation management
Uranium miners set out fundamental views on radiation science
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Industry collaboration for uranium safety
The Australian uranium industry is part of an international stewardship network that strives to collaborate to make the nuclear fuel cycle safe and environmentally responsible.
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AUA Media Releases
AUA Media Releases
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Australia could lead world uranium exports
Australia's uranium export potential
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A safety guide for radiation workers
Staying safe around radiation at the workplace
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AUA Code of Practice
All AUA Members agree to abide by the AUA Code of Practice, wherever they do business.
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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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Global industry response to Fukushima
The global industry response to the Fukushima accident
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TestOne
TestOne
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Uranium's environmental benefits will help drive increased demand
Policy-makers look to uranium-fuelled nuclear power for environmental and energy security reasons
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Facts about the uranium industry
Key facts list
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Research Reports
The AUA argues for policy change in the regulation of the uranium industry using arguments based on established facts and new research.
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Stewardship Principles guide uranium companies
The AUA adopted Uranium Stewardship Principles in 2008 to guide efforts by our members to collaborate on critical issues of product safety and responsible use
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Websites we use
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LeadingPractice
As the 21st century unfolds, more countries are showing interest in uranium as a low-carbon, low pollution fuel that can help secure their energy supplies.
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Media Centre
Media Centre
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Research and Publications
Research and Publications
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Australian Uranium Industry
Australian Uranium Industry
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About AUA
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