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An AREVA employee on the McClean Lake site in Canada

The Mining business group covers exploration, extraction and processing of uranium ore and the reclamation of sites after production has finished. The group holds a broad portfolio of mines in operation (Canada, Kazakhstan and Niger), as well as projects under development (Africa).

AREVA, the first largest unanium mining producer
Key figures

AREVA is the second largest uranium mining producer in the world, with 9,760 metric tons of uranium produced in 2012.

  • 14.6% of AREVA's consolidated revenue in 2012.
  • About 4,601 people around the globe.

Aerial view of the redeveloped open pit mine in Oklo

The Mining business group prospects, mines and processes uranium ore. It restores sites after mine closure.

News

Visit of Luc Oursel to Niger

05/24/2013

Visit of Luc Oursel to Niger

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Attack against the Somair Mine in Niger – Death of one of the wounded

05/23/2013

Attack against the Somair Mine in Niger – Death of one of the wounded

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Underground mine, control room. Akouta. Cominak. Niger

AREVA manages 4 main mining activities: exploration, extraction and processing of uranium ore and the reclamation of sites once production is finished.

World Mines activities

map of World Mines activities
Environmental checks at the redeveloped Braudière site

Exploration, extraction and processing of uranium ore and site reclamation. Discover more about AREVA's mining activities.

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Discover Mining Activities

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.