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ERA to develop heap leach facility

Thursday 15 October 2009

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is set to develop a heap leach facility at the Ranger mine for the extraction of uranium oxide contained in low grade mineralised material within the current pit and on existing stockpiles.


NT geophysics and drilling collaboration

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Full list of successful applicants to the 2009-2010 Northern Territory Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations program.


Ranger gets the go ahead

Monday 20 July 2009

Energy Resources Australia (ERA) has received exploration approval for the Ranger uranium mine in the Northern Territory.


Ranger environmental approval

Tuesday 19 May 2009

Energy Resources of Australia's Heap Leach Facility project will require formal environmental assessment under the Northern Territory Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) at the level of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).


NT approves uranium exploration

Friday 08 May 2009

NT Government has approved a uranium exploration application.


AMEC welcomes new Director General

Thursday 23 April 2009

The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has welcomed the appointment of Richard Sellers to the role of Director General of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP).


Concerns over Uranium mine water leak

Monday 16 March 2009

MINING DAILY is investigating recent reports that contaminated water has been leaking from the Ranger Uranium Mine. About 100,000 litres of contaminated water is said to be seeping from a tailings dam at the mine every day.


McArthur decision urgently needed

Monday 19 January 2009

Xstrata has called for an urgent decision by the Federal Government on the McArthur River Mine (MRM), warning that it may have to close operations if one doesn't come soon.


Mine Manager of the Year Finalist: Brian Hearne

Thursday 27 November 2008

Brian Hearne, mine manager of McArthur River Mine, is a finalist in the 5th Annual Australian Mining Prospect Awards for his dedication, drive and determination towards improving the mine.


Crisis forces mines to rent

Friday 14 November 2008

The global economic crisis is continuing to take its toll on the mining industry. The liquidity in the market is gone and as such, minesites are finding it increasingly difficult to raise capital, Emeco International's business analyst Graham Borgerson told MINING DAILY.


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