Orano

Orano SA is a French multinational nuclear fuel cycle corporation headquartered in Châtillon, Hauts-de-Seine.

[3] The company's circular yellow logo refers to yellowcake uranium concentrate and to the nuclear fuel cycle.

[6][7] In September 2018, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission terminated the license of Orano to construct the Eagle Rock Enrichment Facility, which was to be built in Bonneville County, Idaho.

[10] Orano faced controversies related to its uranium mining operations in Niger, including environmental issues and the impact on local communities.

Reports have emerged indicating that Orano is at risk of losing its Niger uranium mine to interests associated with Russia, heightening worries about the company's operations and involvement in international affairs.

[2] Orano operates uranium production sites in Canada, Kazakhstan, and Niger (the monopoly has been prorogated until 2040[12]).

[17] Orano provides nuclear recycling activities at the La Hague and Melox sites in France.

The subsidiary Orano Temis is involved in mechanical engineering and manufactures special equipment, relating to the nuclear fuel cycle, as well as serving external customers in the aerospace and defense sectors.

The open pit uranium mine at Arlit, Niger.