Since 1994, ERA has made an annual contribution to research into the environmental effects of uranium mining in the
Mining ceased at Ranger in 2012. Furthermore, ERA is required to cease processing in
Since 1995, ERA has been progressively rehabilitating the Ranger site and from the end of this year this will be the major focus for ERA. However, given the impending cessation in processing, ERA believes it is appropriate and reasonable to review the current research funding arrangements.
ERA has followed due process in this matter and welcomes the Commonwealth's decision to support a process of mediation to resolve the issue.
ERA acknowledges that the SSB receives funding from the Commonwealth Government for the balance of its research and monitoring activities. This is appropriate as certain functions of the SSB support the normal regulatory functions of Government including the assessment of closure plans and outcomes. ERA also notes that the SSB's focus has evolved and broadened over time.
Since 2012, ERA has expended
ERA is unreservedly committed to the full and complete rehabilitation of Ranger, to meeting the expectations of the Mirarr Traditional Owners and to the broader community. ERA refutes any inference that it has not fully honoured its environmental, cultural and financial commitments in this regard. ERA would particularly like to thank the continued dedication, professionalism and commitment of our team in working toward the fulfilment of our rehabilitation obligations at Ranger.
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ERA has an excellent track record of reliably supplying customers. Uranium has been mined at Ranger for more than 35 years. During that time, Ranger has produced in excess of 130,000 tonnes of uranium oxide.
ERA's Ranger mine is located eight kilometres east of Jabiru and 260 kilometres east of Darwin, in
Under the current legal framework, ERA is required to cease mining and processing activities in the Ranger Project Area by
Contact:
Tel: +61 (0) 8 8924 3571
Email: Alan.Tietzel@era.riotinto.com
Web: www.energyres.com.au
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