Discover Mining Activities
2011 Responsible Development of AREVA’s Mining Activities Report
Reclamation of depleted mining sites
Renovation of middle schools in Niger
Responsible uranium extraction in Niger
2010 Responsible Development of AREVA’s Mining Activities Report
Bessines :a center of excellence in technological renaissance
"Nuclear: energy for today and tomorrow" ad-information
Environmental report SOMAÏR 2006" [FR]
AREVA's mining activities
The Mining business group covers the activities of exploration, extraction and processing of uranium ore, as well as the reclaiming and monitoring of sites after they have been mined. After new uranium deposits have been indentified, the ore is extracted using various methods: open-pit mining, underground mining or in-situ recovery. The ore is then processed in plants near the extraction sites.
The first stage in AREVA's mining activities, exploration consists of identifying new uranium deposits. Viability must then be verified.
Ore extraction is carried out using different techniques. Every effort is made to guarantee staff safety.
Once extracted, uranium ore is transported to a processing plant. We then obtain concentrated uranium, or "yellow cake".
This industrial activity requires specialized know-how. The French government entrusted AREVA with upgrading all such sites across the country.
Discover Mining Activities
Prospecting for, producing and selling uranium, with a commitment to efficient performance and social and environmental responsibility, are the main activities of AREVA’s Mining activity.
Join us on Facebook
Join us on Twitter
AREVA on Youtube
AREVA newsletter