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The Nuclear Industry

 
The Uranium Miners
(Download these company profiles in a single PDF document)
Acclaim Uranium Perth-based exploration group which seized on a supposed 'window of opportunity' and got its fingers burned.
Aldershot Resources One of the first out of the blocks for the new uranium rush in WA with new leases taken out in late 2004
BHP Billiton

Consumed WMC in 2005 and now controls operates the giant Olympic Dam mine in SA and is responsible for the Yeelirrie site in WA.
Bullion Minerals 2005 startup with prospects across Australia
Cameco

The world's largest uranium producer. Based in Canada.

Cazaly Resources Took out its first two uranium leases in WA in 2005
Cogema French Government nuclear agency. Holds a number of leases in Western Australia under its subsidiary 'Afmeco'.
Drake Resources Working a little-known lease at Depot Springs
Eaglefield Controls the old PNC deposit at Mulga Rock
ERA Energy Resources of Australia: operator of the Ranger Uranium Mine and proponent of the vastly unpopular Jabiluka proposal. Owned by Rio Tinto
Goldstream Mining NL Holds the Thatcher Soak deposit in WA
Heathgate Resources Proponent of the Beverley Uranium mine under construction in South Australia. Wholly owned by US nuclear giant General Atomics.
Jindalee/EnergyMetals Went on a quiet spree around WA in late 2004
Kalgoorle-Boulder Resources 2005 startup with four prospects in WA
Mindax Ltd Exploring the little-known Maynard Hills deposit
Nova Energy Working on two uranium projects near Wiluna in WA
Paladin Resources One of the local survivors of the late 1990's uranium rush that came to nothing. Holds the highly prospective Manyingee and Ponton leases in WA.