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Uranium

Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is mined and processed in order to make fuel for nuclear research reactors or power reactors. Canada is one of the world's largest producers of uranium.

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Overview

Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is mined and processed in order to make fuel for nuclear research reactors or power reactors.

Uranium Mines and Mills

Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element used for fuel in nuclear power reactors.

Uranium Processing and Fuel Fabrication

Nuclear power facilities use domestically produced fuel products, based on natural uranium.

Regulating uranium mines and mills

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is responsible for regulating and licensing all existing and future uranium mining and milling operations in Canada.

Licensing process

The CNSC's licensing process for uranium mines and mills follows the stages laid out in the Uranium Mines and Mills Regulations, proceeding progressively through site preparation and construction, operating, decommissioning, and abandonment (or release from licensing) phases.

Operating uranium mines and mills

At this time, all operating uranium mines and mills in Canada are located in northern Saskatchewan.

Proposed uranium mines and mills

New uranium mine and mill projects are currently being proposed in Saskatchewan, Quebec and Nunavut.

Uranium mines and mills waste

The main types of waste generated by the mining and milling of uranium ore are tailings and waste rock.

Map: Uranium mines and mills

This map provides you with the location and type of nuclear facility.

Map: Processing and fuel fabrication

This map provides you with the location and type of nuclear facility.

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