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==Access== |
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The mine is serviced by the [[McArthur River Airport]] to the northeast. It is also connected to the south by a restricted access haulage road. According to Google Maps, this road is [[Saskatchewan Highway 914]], however the official 2011 highway map of Saskatchewan indicates that 914 terminates at |
The mine is serviced by the [[McArthur River Airport]] to the northeast. It is also connected to the south by a restricted access haulage road. According to Google Maps, this road is [[Saskatchewan Highway 914]], however the official 2011 highway map of Saskatchewan indicates that 914 terminates at a checkpoint at Key Lake mine, while the road that continues to McArthur not a pubic highway (owned by Cameco) and does not appear on maps. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 03:37, 7 August 2012
 Aerial view of the mine site. | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
  McArthur River Uranium Mine Location in Saskatchewan | |
| Location | Athabasca Basin |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Country | Canada |
| Production | |
| Products | Uranium |
| History | |
| Opened | 2000 |
| Owner | |
| Company | Cameco(70%) and AREVA(30%) |
| Year of acquisition | 1988 (Discovery) |
The McArthur River Uranium Mine, in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, is the world's largest high-grade uranium deposit.
The McArthur River deposit was discovered in 1988. The property is located 620 air kilometres north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and 80 kilometres northeast of the Key Lake mill in the uranium rich Athabasca Basin. Mine construction began in 1997, with production commencing in 1999. The mine achieved full commercial production in November 2000. Production is regulated at 18.7 million pounds of yellowcake a year with the ore being processed through the Key Lake mill.
Between 2000 and 2011, the McArthur River/Key Lake operation has produced 211 million pounds U3O8.[1]
In 2011, McArthur River was the world's largest producing uranium mine, accounting for 14% of world mine production.[2]
Reserves
As of December 31, 2011, the mine has proven and probable reserves of 870,200 tonnes at an average grade of 16.89% U3O8.[3] (324.0 Million pounds)
Awards
The McArthur River mine has been awarded the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's John T. Ryan Trophy for the best safety record for metal mines several times. This award is given to the metal mine with the best safety record for the previous year.
National Trophy
- 2000
- 2010
Regional Trophy - Prairies and Northwest Territories
- 2011
Ownership
The mine is owned by Cameco Corporation (70%) and AREVA Resources Canada Inc (30%), formerly COGEMA Resources Inc. Cameco is the mine operator.
Access
The mine is serviced by the McArthur River Airport to the northeast. It is also connected to the south by a restricted access haulage road. According to Google Maps, this road is Saskatchewan Highway 914, however the official 2011 highway map of Saskatchewan indicates that 914 terminates at a checkpoint at Key Lake mine, while the road that continues to McArthur not a pubic highway (owned by Cameco) and does not appear on maps.
See also
References
- ^ "McArthur River - Summary". Cameco Corporation. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "World Uranium Mining". World Nuclear Association. May 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- ^ "Annual Report 2011- Mineral Reserves". Cameco Corporation. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
External links
- "McArthur River". Cameco Corporation.
- "McArthur River/Key Lake". AREVA.