Anaconda were yet to issue a press release or respond in public at this time. It was attempting to renegotiate the time schedules, but would not expand further. However, in late October 1998, they finally announced that they have abandoned all plans to develop the Ben Lomond and Maureen uranium deposits 4 . It is unknown if Anaconda completed their new feasibility study of the deposits. Anaconda Uranium Ltd. Last Updated - November 4, 1998.
Parties bicker over uranium deposit.
No uranium mining under Labor. July 17, 1998. 4 - Anaconda Press Release, October 30, 1998. .