One of Australia's longest running native title fights has ended with the formal return of land rights to traditional owners in the Kakadu Northern Territory township of Jabiru.
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Mining at the Ranger Uranium Mine wound up yesterday after more than 40 years
Traditional owners in Kakadu are now calling for an extension of the project’s rehabilitation phase
The company that runs the mine has signalled its support for the move
Production at the Ranger Uranium Mine, on the outskirts of the national park, drew to a close yesterday after more than 40 years of operation.
Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, which represents Mirarr traditional owners, has used the closure to demand owner Energy Resources Australia (ERA) rehabilitate the site
beyond its current lease expiry in 2026.
Within that timeframe, the company is required to restore the site to its previous pristine state.