After a clash involving uranium transports on Navajo land, the Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels have reached a historic agreement. The agreement includes measures to ensure safe transport, address tribal concerns, and promote future collaboration.
“We appreciate the sincere approach the Energy Fuels' negotiation team took with the Navajo Nation,” Heather Clah, the tribe’s acting attorney general, said in a statement.
In a joint press release, the company and the tribe said they agreed to the following under their agreement about the transport of uranium ore across the reservation:No transport on days during Navajo Nation celebrations or public eventsAdditional insurance requirements, driver qualification requirements and inspection proceduresEscorts and blessings of transports at the tribe’s discretion
“We hope this agreement marks the beginning of a constructive relationship that restores trust with our neighbors,” he continued, “while also paving the way for future collaborations on cleanups and other areas of shared interest.” An increase in the price of uranium and a global push for clean energy have motivated a renaissance in mining claims across the American Southwest. This surge has met resistance from people who cite concerns about the impact of uranium mining and milling on the environment.
URANIUM MINING NAVAJO NATION TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY CLEAN ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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