Environmental Assessment
Operation of the McClean Lake Mine and Mill Project by COGEMA Resources Inc.
Environmental assessment start date: April 22, 2003
Type: Screening
FEAI reference number: 37074
Proponent: COGEMA Resources Inc.
Location: McClean Lake Mine and Mill Site, Northern Saskatchewan
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Project Description
COGEMA Resources Inc. has applied to the CNSC for the revocation of its current operating licence and for the issuance of a new operating licence for the McClean Lake Operation. Under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the CNSC will complete an environmental assessment of the project before deciding whether to proceed with a licensing decision on COGEMA's application. Based on the results of the environmental assessment, the CNSC will determine if the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects, taking into account the application of appropriate mitigation measures.
The McClean Lake Operation is a uranium mine and mill facility located in the Athabasca basin area of Saskatchewan. The nearest permanent community is Wollaston Post, about 50 km from the mine site on the other side of Wollaston Lake.
The main facilities and operations at the McClean Lake Operation are an open pit mine near Sue Lake (Sue site), the JEB mill located near the mined-out JEB pit (JEB site), a tailings management facility, various supporting facilities for activities such as tailings management and water treatment, and site infrastructure such as roads, electricity distribution and camp facilities.
Steps Ahead:
- Development of EA Guidelines (Scope Document)
- Approval of EA Guidelines by Commission following a public hearing
- Review of EA Study Report
- Preparation of Screening Report
- EA Decision by Commission following public hearing
Further Information
For questions or information related to the environmental assessment on the Operation of the McClean Lake Mine and Mill project, please contact:
Guy Riverin
Environmental Assessment Specialist
Processing Facilities and Technical Support Division
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
P.O. Box 1046, Station B
Ottawa, ON
K1P 5S9
Phone : 1-800-668-5284
Fax : (613) 995-5086
E-mail : ceaainfo@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
The CNSC regulates the use of nuclear energy and materials to protect health, safety, security and the environment and to respect Canada's international commitments on the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
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