With an ultimate annual production of 5000 metric tons for more than 35 years,an initial investment of more than 1.2 billion euros (800 billion CFA francs)and the creation of almost 1400 direct jobs, mining at Imouraren is the largestindustrial project ever to be envisaged in Niger. Imouraren is the largesturanium mine in Africa and the second largest in the world. Mining is due tobegin in 2012 and will enable Niger to double its current production, making itthe worlds second largest uranium producer. Over and above the financial benefits of the mine, AREVA will continue and evenstrengthen its social and economic development policy in Niger. The group isinvolved in projects to improve health, education and training, transport andaccess to water and energy for the local populations and works hand-in-hand withall the project stakeholders. It will be committing 6 million euros to theseprojects every year for the next five years. 
More aboutWith manufacturing facilities in 43 countries and a sales network in more than100 countries, AREVA offers customers reliable technological solutions forCO2-free power generation and electricity transmission and distribution. We arethe world leader in nuclear power and the only company to cover all industrialactivities in this field. Our 71.000 employees are committed to continuousimprovement on a daily basis, making sustainable development the focal point ofthe groups industrial strategy. AREVAs businesses help meet the 21st centurysgreatest challenges: making energy available to all, protecting the planet, andacting responsibly towards future generations.

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