COMURHEX Malvési: the first step in the conversion of uranium

The COMURHEX Malvési industrial site provides the first step in the conversion of uranium concentrate taken from mining sites into uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) for electricity companies across the globe. This transformation is carried out at the COMURHEX Pierrelatte industrial site (in France's Drôme region), which converts the uranium tetrafluoride into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), the final step before enrichment.
Operations: the conversion of natural uranium
The Malvési plant purifies the uranium ore concentrate to a very high level. It then carries out the first step in the fluorination process.
History
Since 1959, the COMURHEX Malvési plant has undergone a number of changes, leading up to the launch of the COMURHEX II project.
Certifications
COMURHEX Malvési has been awarded multiple certifications which guarantee that its operations meet the strictest of environmental and social standards.
Environmental monitoring
COMURHEX Malvési strives to limit the impact of its activities on the environment. The surrounding environment is subject to constant monitoring.
Sustainable development
In keeping with AREVA's commitments, COMURHEX Malvési has implemented measures for environment, safety and health-security.
Spread of information
COMURHEX Malvési publishes an environmental, social and corporate report every year.
Dialogue with stakeholders
COMURHEX Malvési maintains constant dialogue with its stakeholders: public inquiry, CLIC, CLIGEET, reports, etc.
Visits are only permitted in a professional context.
Practical information
Gregory Degenne
BP 222
11102 Narbonne Cedex
France
Tel: +33 (0)4 68 42 55 01
Fax: +33 (0)4 68 42 55 51

Field Report: Discover pragmatic examples of customer benefits
Rapport environnemental social et sociétal de COMURHEX Malvési 2010 [FR]
"Comurhex II" brochure
COMURHEX II: meeting tomorrow’s challenges
"Georges Besse II" brochure
Rapport de sûreté nucléaire et radioprotection 2009 du site du Tricastin
Fuel activities brochure
"Rapport de sûreté nucléaire et radioprotection 2009 du site du Tricastin" [FR]
A transition at Tricastin: diffusion to centrifugation
Chemistry: in nuclear and beyond
