McClean Lake uranium mill in northern Saskatchewan has tested positive for the coronavirus.The news comes shortly after the mill restarted production mid-month, following a temporary shutdown in March because of the pandemic.“The health and safety of our employees is our highest priority,” said Jim Corman, Orano Canada president and CEO.“While we regret having to share this news, McClean Lake has prepared for this circumstance.
We were able to isolate the appropriate people and get them tested as soon as possible.” Outbreaks and potential COVID-19 exposures in Saskatchewan for the past two weeks McClean Lake mill is where ore from Cameco Corporation’s Cigar Lake mine is processed.