The Government of Western Australia has announced a ban on future uranium mining leases. This announcement follows the election promise to block future applications to mine uranium in Western Australia.
The Government of Western Australia will, however, not prevent the four uranium projects that have received State Ministerial approvals from progressing, as it has clear legal advice it cannot legally deny secondary approvals for the purpose of frustrating approvals already granted.
This includes Toro Energy's Wiluna project, Cameco's Kintyre and Yeelirrie projects, and Vimy Resources' Mulga Rock project.
