Project Overview

The Kiggavik Project is in Nunavut, 80 kilometers west of Baker Lake.  the project is operated by AREVA Resources Canada Inc. in joint venture with JCU Exploration (Canada) Co. Ltd and DAEWOO Corporation.  The Kiggavik Project includes several uranium deposits that have been identified at both the Kiggavik site and the Sissons site, 20km southwest of Kiggavik.

In early 2007, AREVA Resources Canada began a Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment on the Kiggavik Project.  These studies include detailed reviews of the project design and of the environmental impact.  Public consultations throughout the region will ensure that residents’ concerns are considered in the studies and that the Kiggavik Project is acceptable to communities in the Kivalliq region.

AREVA began field work at the site in 2007 to better understand the environment and the potential for mining at Kiggavik.  This work will continue as public consultations identify areas of importance.