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BUSINESS OVERVIEW
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6.4 Operations
2016 PRODUCTION IN METRIC TONS OF URANIUM (MTU)
Country
Site
Financial consolidation share 2016
MTU
Type
(1)
Canada
McArthur River
2,097
UG
Canada
Cigar Lake
2,473
UG
Total
Canada
4,570
France
Lodève
3
NA
Total
France
3
Kazakhstan
Katco
4,002
ISR
Total
Kazakhstan
4,002
Niger
Cominak
(2)
-
UG
Niger
Somaïr
2,164
OP
Total
Niger
2,164
TOTAL
10,739
(1) Type of operation: ISR: In Situ Recovery; OP: Open Pit; UG: Underground; n.d.: not defined.
(2) Cominak has been consolidated under the equity method since January 1, 2014.
Source: AREVA.
Human and industrial resources
AREVA’s diversified portfolio of mining assets and resources is an important factor
in security of supply for utilities seeking long-term guarantees of uranium supply.
The Mining business has staff in several countries. The uranium production sites
are located in three countries: Canada, Niger and Kazakhstan.
MAIN SITES OF THE MINING BUSINESS GROUP
Uranium mines in operation
Uranium mines under development
Uranium exploration
Rehabilitation
Headquarters and trading
Source:AREVA.
2016 AREVA
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