Kevin Buzzacott, Arabunna elder: 'Olympic Dam' & Sacred Waters

Jul 18, 2012, 09:15 AM

Kevin Buzzacott, Arabunna elder from the Lake Eyre region, has been fighting against Olympic Dam Uranium Mine in Roxby Downs South Australia since it began operations in 1986. The mound spring areas, which are dotted all across Arabunna land, are threatened due Olympic Dam using up 30-40 million litres of water each day from the Great Artesian Basin. There are many issues associated with mining uranium and the sacred waters.

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