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BHP warned over Roxby uranium mining boost plan

BHP warned over Roxby mining boost plan
ABC News By Jason Om 24 August 09

The South Australian Government has told BHP Billiton to address a range of concerns before the Olympic Dam mine expansion at Roxby Downs can go ahead.

The Government has published its submission on the company’s draft environmental impact statement (EIS), which was released in May.

It says BHP Billiton needs to investigate further any radiation and air pollution impact on the Roxby Downs community, along with water, waste and transport issues.

The Government’s response says some aspects of the EIS are “not substantiated”, “unjustified” and “insufficient”………………..

A final Government decision on the mine expansion plan is expected next year.

BHP warned over Roxby mining boost plan – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

August 24, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, politics | AUSTRALIA