The Honeymoon
Project: On the Brink of Realisation:Martin Ackland
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Table
2: Key events in the history of the Honeymoon project |
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| May 1975 | Drilling indicates 2 220 t U3O8 at 0.2% grade |
| Jun 1979 | Estimates upgraded to 3 400 t U3O8 |
| Jul 1979 | Second series of push pull tests. Decision to proceed |
| Jan 1980 | JV partners agree on parameters for demonstration plant |
| May 1981 | EIS approval by state and federal governments |
| Nov 1981 | Commitment to construct demonstration plant |
| Nov 1982 | South Australia state elections result in change of government |
| Mar 1983 | Federal elections. Three Mine Policy comes into effect. Government refuses to grant a production licence |
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The Honeymoon
Project: On the Brink of Realisation: