Uranium exploration in Australia: A renewed interest

After many years of declining or static exploration for uranium, exploration companies are again realising the potential for significant uranium discoveries in Australia. Despite the continuing negative appraisal of the nuclear industry by various State Governments and political parties in Australia, many in the industry are adopting a long-term approach and targeting regions throughout the continent. Public sentiment is also showing signs of change. During the past decade, exploration has predominantly targeted unconformity-related mineralisation in western Arnhem Land (Northern Territory), and sediment-hosted mineralisation in the state of South Australia. Many companies are now actively targeting these, and other, mineralisation styles in numerous locations throughout the country. (author)