Is Cameco in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which calls for the “virtual elimination” of all substances, like uranium?
Cameco is in compliance with CEPA: Uranium is not listed as a “toxic substance” in this legislation nor, as a naturally occurring element, is it targeted as a substance for “virtual elimination” in the list created pursuant to the relevant section of CEPA. Having said that, Cameco continues its efforts to prevent pollution, control and manage of the risk of any adverse effects of the use and release of substances, pollutants and wastes.
