11.   The newspaper reported two existing mines -- the Ranger in the Northern Territory and the Olympic Dam in South Australia -- are undergoing major expansion aimed at increasing production.

12.   The treaty also requires member states to destroy existing mines.

13.   To meet objections of countries with big stockpiles of existing mines, conference chairman Johan Molander proposed an eight-year transition period during talks in January.

14.   To meet objections of countries with big stockpiles of existing mines at talks in January, conference chairman Johan Molander proposed an eight-year transition period.

15.   Ogilvie Thompson said Russian sales from its stocks were likely to reduce substantially over the next few years, which would allow increased deliveries from existing mines.