Friday, April 5, 2013

Quebec puts uranium mining on hold while it studies environmental risks : Virginia Energy's Otish Mountains uranium project will remain on hold while the Quebec government undertakes this evaluation.




Quebec puts uranium mining on hold while it studies environmental risks
CTV News - ‎4 hours ago‎

QUEBEC - The Quebec government is putting uranium-mining projects on ice while it examines the environmental impacts of the controversial industry. The environment minister says no permits for uranium exploration or exploitation will be issued until the ...


Montreal Gazette - ‎16 hours ago‎
QUEBEC — No permits for the exploration or mining of uranium in Quebec will be issued until an independent study on the environmental impact and social acceptance of extracting uranium has been completed, Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet ...

VIRGINIA ENERGY RESOURCES INC : Virginia Energy Comments on Quebec ...

4-traders (press release) - ‎18 hours ago‎
Virginia Energy Resources Inc. (TSX.V: VUI; OTCQX: VEGYF) ("Virginia Energy" or the "Company") has learned that the Government of Quebec will conduct an impact study on the exploration and development of uranium in the province. The Bureau ...

Quebec government imposes moratorium on uranium development

GlobalNews.ca - ‎18 hours ago‎
QUEBEC – Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet announced Thursday that he has ordered an impact study on the exploration and development of uranium in the province. In consequence no certificate of authorization will be issued for the ...

Quebec imposes moratorium on uranium exploration and mining

Creamer Media's Mining Weekly - ‎18 hours ago‎
TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Quebec-focused uranium explorer Strateco Resources on Thursday denounced an announcement made by Quebec Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet, effectively placing a moratorium on uranium exploration and ...

James Bay Crees Laud Announcement of Uranium Moratorium, But Oppose the ...

HazMat Management Magazine (subscription) - ‎20 hours ago‎
NEMASKA, QC, March 28, 2013 /CNW/ - The James Bay Cree Nation welcomes the Government of Quebec's decision to impose a moratorium on uranium exploration and mining activities in Eeyou Istchee and in Quebec. However, the Cree Nation calls on ...

Quebec Calls for Social and Environmental Review of Uranium Mining ...

Canada NewsWire (press release) - ‎22 hours ago‎
QUEBEC CITY, March 28, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI) applauds Quebec's decision to hold a province-wide analysis and consultation on the economic, social and environmental impacts of uranium mining before proceeding with any ...
 
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