Records In Relation To Extension Of Jabiluka Mineral Lease (mln 1).

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This ministerial brief addresses the Jabiluka Mineral Lease renewal scheduled for August 2024. The Mirarr Traditional Owners, represented by Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, oppose lease renewal and instead support incorporating Jabiluka into Kakadu National Park to prevent future mining approvals. The Director of National Parks indicated willingness to work with stakeholders on potential incorporation once a mineral lease decision is made, and the Supervising Scientist is coordinating rehabilitation efforts with Traditional Owners. Energy Resources Australia sought a 10-year renewal, but this decision falls under the Minister for Resources. The document notes lease renewal represents a potential tension between development interests and Indigenous opposition, with no formal incorporation request yet submitted to the Northern Land Council for consent.