Inkai Uranium Project
Inkai is a uranium mine located in Kazakhstan. Commercial production commenced in 2009, with the main processing plant being commissioned in 2010.[1]
Location | |
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Inkai Project Location in Kazakhstan | |
Country | Kazakhstan |
Coordinates | 45°16′56″N 067°32′12″E |
Production | |
Products | Uranium |
History | |
Opened | 2009 |
Owner | |
Company | Cameco (60%) and KazAtomProm (40%) |
Website | www.cameco.com |
Inkai is a roll-front uranium deposit discovered in 1976. Uranium will be recovered using In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining methods.
Reserves
As of December 31, 2013, proven and probable reserves are 59,689,700 tonnes at an average grade of 0.07% U3O8.[2] (87.6 Million pounds)
Ownership
Inkai is owned and operated by Joint Venture Inkai (JVI), which is owned by Cameco Corporation(60%) and KazAtomProm(40%)
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See also
- Sandstone uranium deposits
References
- "Inkai - Summary". Cameco Corporation. Archived from the original on 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
- "Annual Report 2011- Mineral Reserves". Cameco Corporation. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
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