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Australian govt considers expansion of uranium mining - report
05.30.2005, 08:14 PM

SYDNEY (AFX) - The Australian government is signalling the possibility of a dramatic expansion of Australia's uranium mining industry, identifying Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam as future export markets as South East Asia develops its nuclear industry, The Australian newspaper reported, citing Foreign Minister Alexander Downer.

The newspaper reported that Downer, in a submission to a parliamentary inquiry, said the three countries could become markets for Australian uranium provided safeguard agreements are concluded with them.

Downer also used the submission to the inquiry into the importance of uranium mining in Australia to confirm Australia remains committed to exporting uranium to China.

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Hi Robbo,

An Australian newspaper, I think. The source wasn't quoted