Pro and anti-uranium mining unions are marshalling forces in Queensland, Australian Mining is reporting.
On the pro-side, the article says that the Australian Worker Union (AWU) will lobby governments to expand mining and overturn bans. On the other side, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), which mostly represents electrical, communications and power industry workers, says it will oppose the expansion of uranium mining in Australia, citing safety concerns around exposure to radiation.
Cameco announced on Wednesday that it had reached an agreement with the Talvivaara Mining Company Plc. to help process uranium at the Sotkamo nickel-zinc mine in eastern Finland.
Toro Energy Limited ("Toro" / ASX: TOE) is pleased to announce that, following expenditure of more than A$1million and successful completion of five Reverse Circulation (RC) and thirteen aircore drill holes, Toro has achieved a majority 50.01% ownership