McCLEAN LAKE — Representatives of Orano Canada and Denison Mines outlined its process for re-opening uranium mining operations at McClean Lake Wednesday, during a tour by Energy and Resources Minister Colleen Young.
"Saskatchewan is leading the way in providing the world with responsibly sourced uranium," Young said. "The restart of uranium mining at McClean Lake, utilizing innovative mining methods, will add to our record production and sales, support sustainable employment for Saskatchewan's northern residents and strengthen our position as a key player in the global energy supply chain. I was really impressed with the state of the art set up that Orano has here at McClean Lake. “
"We were so pleased to welcome the minister and staff to McClean Lake to showcase the ingenuity and dedication of Orano employees and contractors," Orano Canada Vice-President and Chief Corporate Officer Tammy Van said.
"While the uranium mining industry can be challenging, we have a long track record of meeting those challenges and finding new ways of involving northern businesses and communities. We are enthusiastic about the future of nuclear in Saskatchewan, and we are glad to see that the provincial government shares that positive outlook."
In 2024, the province's uranium sales reached $2.6 billion. Uranium production reached 16.7 thousand tonnes, up 28 per cent from the previous year.
