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Cameco — McArthur River Key Lake Uranium Mine Canada

Canada
Operational
Developer
Cameco Corporation / Orano SA
Capacity
0 MWe
Last updated
7/13/2026

Project overview

Reactor type
Uranium mine (conventional)
Announced
1/1/1988
Projected operational
12/31/2060

Notes

McArthur River/Key Lake is the world's largest high-grade uranium mine, operated by Cameco (70% owner and operator) and Orano (30%) in the Athabasca Basin, Saskatchewan. In 2025, McArthur River/Key Lake produced 15.1 million pounds U3O8 (100% basis), meeting revised production guidance. Cameco's total 2025 production was 21.0 million pounds U3O8 (Cameco share) — exceeding the revised guidance of up to 20 million pounds. Cameco also owns 49% of Westinghouse Electric Company (with Brookfield). Cameco's strategy spans the full nuclear fuel cycle from uranium mining through fuel services to reactor technology via Westinghouse.

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