NACE Class 7.21 - Mining of uranium and thorium ores

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Definition

Mining of uranium and thorium ores class

Description

This class includes:

  • mining of ores chiefly valued for uranium and thorium content: pitchblende etc.
  • concentration of such ores
  • manufacture of yellowcake

This class excludes:

  • enrichment of uranium and thorium ores, see 20.13
  • production of uranium metal from pitchblende or other ores, see 24.46
  • smelting and refining of uranium, see 24.46


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