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Nuclear facility – McClean Lake Operation

The McClean Lake Operation began in 1999, with the mining and milling of uranium ore from 5 open-pit mines. No conventional mining has been carried out at McClean Lake since 2008. Uranium ore mined at the Cigar Lake Mine is processed at the McClean Lake Mill.

The uranium tailings from this operation are managed at the JEB Tailings Management Facility.

aerial view of the McClean Lake facility

Courtesy of Orano Canada

Location: Northern Saskatchewan
Licensee: Orano Canada Inc.
Facility type: Uranium mine and mill
Owner: Orano Canada Inc.
Status: Operating
Licence issued: July 1, 2017
Licence expires: June 30, 2027
Start of operation: 1999
Licensing documentation: Request a copy of McClean Lake’s licence and licence conditions handbook by email at cnsc.info.ccsn@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
Facility website: Orano McClean Lake

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