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Topic : Case study: uranium mining in Kakadu

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Chapter 1 : Geographical process

Chapter 2 : Perceptions of different groups

For the traditional land owners the debate over Jabiluka was an issue of social justice
The Mirarr people thought loss of their 'Aboriginal living tradition' was the biggest threat
The mining industry proposed the concept of 'multiple land-use' in their argument
Energy Resources Australia Ltd (ERA) argued that the income generated from Jabiluka would benefit all Australians
ERA argued that operation of the mine would not compromise the environment
ERA argued that mining had already enhanced the area through providing infrastructure
ERA argued that mining would create employment, business and tourism opportunities
The mining industry argued that nuclear power was cleaner than fossil fuel-driven power
Environmental groups argued many ecosystems would be affected by mining
Environmentalists claimed that safety standards had been breached at the other mines

Chapter 3 : Decision-making process and outcomes

Chapter 4 : Individual, group and international responses

Chapter 5 : Process of management

Chapter 6 : Implications for sustainability, social justice and equity

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