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Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada in 2017

Canada's Uranium Mines and Mills in 2017 This infographic provides an overview of the operating uranium mines and mills located in Saskatchewan. The information provided in this infographic is based off of facts detailed in the 2017 Regulatory Oversight Report for Uranium Mines and Mills. It describes the CNSC’s role in regulating these facilities, as well as some general information and statistics on their performance in 2017. Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada Uranium Mines and Mills in Canada Staying safe and environmentally responsible Canada has operating uranium mines and mills located in Saskatchewan. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is responsible for regulating, licensing and inspecting these facilities to protect the public, workers and the environment. Digging up the facts: 30 onsite inspectionsIn 2017, CNSC inspectors completed 6 inspections at each of the 5 uranium mine and mill operations in Canada. Every operating Canadian uranium mine and millreceived a satisfactory rating in all 14 safety and control areas. Fish, animals and plantsare tested regularly to reaffirm they are safe for consumption. 14 environmental spillswere reported to the CNSC. All spills were minor, cleaned up quickly and had no lasting environmental impacts. 3,236 nuclear energy workers work in Canadian uranium mines and mills. 0 were overexposed to radiation 13,130 metric tonnes of uranium were produced. 0 gramswere used to create nuclear weapons. 1999 - Cluff Lake operational 2008 - Cluff Lake decommissioned 2014 - Cluff Lake decommissioned The CNSC requires nuclear facility operators to provide financial guarantees to cover the costs of decommissioning and long-term waste management to ensure no burden is left to future generations.

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