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Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced the construction of Australia’s fourth uranium mine. The mine uses a process called in-situ leeching, supporters of the mine say it is environmentally friendly, but those opposed say it’s a method banned in most developed countries. And is the local Indigenous community really that happy about the decision?

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Wednesday, July 15 2009
Produced By Julian Tregenza
Featured in storySouth Australian Mining Minister - Paul HollowaySouth Australian Chamber of mines and Energy chief executive - Jason KuchelAustralian Conservation Foundation President - David NoonanSouth Australian Greens MP - Mark ParnellAdnyamathana elder - Geraldine Anderson
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