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From “Modern Midas Mineral” to “Satanic Substance”: Uranium, Unions, and the Atomic Age

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Analysis reveals early concerns about uranium in Australia, suggesting a nuanced understanding of its impact.

Opposition to uranium mining began much earlier than the 1970s, highlighting long-standing labor concerns and public unease.
Archival sources indicate unions expressed significant anxiety regarding uranium's dual military and peaceful uses during the Cold War.
This examination draws on labor movement publications to uncover foundational elements of the anti-uranium movement.
Contextualizing Australia's anti-uranium efforts shows their evolution from miners' health issues to broader anti-nuclear demonstrations.

Nicholas Herriot (2025) studied this question.

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