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Angela and Pamela Exploration Licence Granted

[ 03/10/2008 ]

The Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources (DRDPIFR) has today granted Cameco Australia and Paladin Energy Minerals an exploration licence over the Angela and Pamela uranium prospects in central Australia.

In December 2006 the Reservation from Occupation over the sites was lifted and 37 exploration licence applications were lodged with DRDPIFR.

These applications were assessed against stringent criteria and the process was overseen by independent probity auditors Stantons International.

Cameco Australia and Paladin Energy Minerals were the preferred applicant for the exploration licence.

As part of the application process comments and objections were called for from members of public, landholders, and native title claimants. A large number of responses were received and have been addressed during the process. The applicant has written to all parties who responded on their issues.

The granting of the exploration licence will allow the joint-venture companies to plan for and then undertake exploration work.

A management plan is required to be submitted covering environmental and other concerns before extensive exploration works can be undertaken and that includes the lodgement of a security bond.

The company is required to meet all Territory and Commonwealth Government regulations and procedures in regard to environmental, heritage and sacred site requirements during the exploration stage.

To contact DRDPIFR, please call Matt Henger on (08) 8999 2097

To contact Cameco Australia, please call Jane Munday on (08) 8981 6445