Greens say uranium too risky to transport through towns

The Greens say the Western Australian Government should prevent the transport of uranium through all Goldfields towns, as well as Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Mines Minister Norman Moore last week revealed he does not want BHP Billiton to move yellowcake from its planned Yeelirrie mine through Kalgoorlie.

The company has indicated it wants to temporarily store yellowcake in the town before it is transported to Adelaide or Darwin.

Greens' Senator Scott Ludlam says, if Mr Moore can stop uranium going through Kalgoorlie, he should also prevent it from passing through towns in the northern Goldfields.

"If this material is too dangerous to cart through the centre of Kalgoorlie, which of course we would suggest it is, then it's also too dangerous to cart through Leonora or Menzies," he said.
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