Australia's uranium industry plays an important part in the global effort to address climate change. In 2007, Australia's uranium exports contributed $881 million to the Australian economy. If proposed expansions to existing mines proceed, Australia could become the world's largest producer and exporter of uranium.
Further information about Australia's uranium industry is contained in the Department's Uranium Industry Fact Sheet
[PDF, 131kb].
Enquiries concerning the uranium industry should be directed to the Uranium Industry Section via the Department's Contact Us webpage.
Uranium Industry Framework
In August 2005, the Uranium Industry Framework was launched to provide a platform to examine and address a range of short, medium and long term impediments to the development of the Australian uranium industry.
In November 2006, the Report of the Uranium Industry Framework Steering Group was released and in January 2007, an Implementation Group began its work to guide the removal of impediments faced by the Australian uranium industry.
The Steering Group Report and further information on the Uranium Industry Framework is available on the Uranium Industry Framework webpage.
Export permits for uranium and other controlled ores
The export of goods listed in Schedule 7 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 is prohibited unless permission is obtained from the Minister for Resources and Energy or an authorised person.
The Uranium and Controlled Ores Export Permissions webpage contains further information on export permit application requirements.