MAIN TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES
From exploration to treatment
EXPLORING NEW URANIUM RESERVES

EXPLORING NEW URANIUM RESERVES

• Geological survey
• Geophysical and radiation measurements
• Analysis of chemical composition of soil and water
• Drilling works
• Maintaining and updating geological database
(core storage + digital data center)
DEFINITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROJECTS

DEFINITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROJECTS

• Definition, from an economic and technical point of view, of the most suitable project to solve a specific problem
• Assessment of environmental impact of the project
• Installation and commissioning of new infrastructures
URANIUM EXTRACTION FROM DEPOSITS

URANIUM EXTRACTION FROM DEPOSITS

• Planning and designing of new production blocks
• Drilling, instrumentation and commissioning of new wells
• Construction and monitoring of new fluid distribution units
(TUZ – abbreviation in Russian)
• Remediation of the area at the end of well’s operating life
PRODUCTION OF SOLID URANIUM CONCENTRATE

PRODUCTION OF SOLID URANIUM CONCENTRATE

• Extraction of the uranium particles from the acidified liquid solution
coming from the mine
• Monitoring the operation of processing plant and units
• Analysis of uranium concentrate quality
• Drying and packing of uranium concentrate into drums
ANNUAL CAPACITY - UP TO 4000 TONS OF URANIUM
MORE THAN 45000 TONS OF URANIUM MINED SINCE 2006
7% OF GLOBAL URANIUM PRODUCTION PER YEAR
15% OF ANNUAL URANIUM PRODUCTION IN KAZAKHSTAN
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Activities
KATCO operations cover all stages of the mining process - from exploration to treatment.
 
Social Responsibility
KATCO is known as a responsible and socially oriented company. The company’s social policy focuses on projects and programs that have a long-term impact on the local communities.
 
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KATCO is one of the largest employers in Turkestan oblast. Employees are the main asset of the company. KATCO strives to make employees proud of being part of the company.
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About KATCO

KATCO JV LLP was founded in 1996 by the French state-owned company Orano (51%) and Kazakhstani national atomic company Kazatomprom JSC (49%) to develop uranium deposits in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

KATCO, known for its social orientation and responsibility, is one of the largest employers in the Sozak district of Turkestan oblast. Today the company is an ISR operator of one of the world's largest uranium deposits.

Thanks to its experienced and professional employees, as well as high standards of work and safety, KATCO is considered one of the largest and most successful uranium mining companies in the world, an advanced example of uranium mining industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Contact Information:
Z05P7Y7, Kazakhstan,
Astana city, Geidar Aliyev street, block 16
Phone: +7 7172 69 21 21
Fax: +7 7172 69 21 20
e-mail: katco_general@orano.group
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