Mining business group

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. AREVA is the third largest uranium producer in the world, with a market share of around 14.6% in 2008. 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 third largest uranium mining producer in the world.

  • a market share of around 14,6% in 2008.
  • more than 4,600 people around the globe.

Aerial view of the redeveloped open pit mine in Oklo

The Mining business group

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

News

03/10/2010

Anticancer treatments: AREVA to build isotope production facility

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02/21/2010

Jordan: AREVA and JAEC sign historical mining agreement

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Underground mine, control room. Akouta. Cominak. Niger

AREVA's mining activities

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

Environmental checks at the redeveloped Braudière site

Mining activity special reports

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

World Mines activities
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