05 June 2014

ASX Announcement - Update on Restart of Processing Operations

Energy Resources of Australia Ltd (ERA) has received written approval from the
Commonwealth Minister for Industry to commence the implementation of ERA's
restart plan at Ranger mine, subject to a written instruction issued to ERA in
accordance with section 62 of the Mining Management Act (NT), by a Mining Officer
appointed under that Act allowing restart.
As previously announced, both Commonwealth and Northern Territory regulatory
approvals are required for the restart of processing operations at the Ranger mine.
ERA is continuing to work closely with the Department of Mines and Energy in the
Northern Territory in relation to these matters.

ASX Announcement - Update on Restart of Processing Operations

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