CAEN Code 0721: Mining of uranium and thorium ores

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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 CAEN 2013
  • production of uranium metal from pitchblende or other ores, see CAEN 2446
  • smelting and refining of uranium, see CAEN 2446