Project Development
- Uranium deposits were first discovered at Yeelirrie in 1972.
- Cameco acquired Yeelirrie in 2012.
- The project is being advanced, through environmental studies and approvals, at a pace aligned with market conditions.
2019
Western Australia Court of Appeal dismisses appeal of Yeelirrie Project decision
Yeelirrie uranium project receives Federal environmental approval
2017
Cameco receives conditional environmental approval for Yeelirrie
2015
Cameco releases Public Environmental Review (PER) documentation for Yeelirrie for public comment
2014
Cameco commences the environmental approvals process for Yeelirrie
2012
Cameco acquires Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia
2011
Project placed on hold by BHP Billiton
2008
Project revitalized by BHP (completed extensive drilling program, scoping study, pre-feasibility study, prepared draft environmental scoping document)
2005
Acquired by BHP
1984
Project placed on care and maintenance
1982
WMC advanced project through exploration, environmental approvals, test mining, pilot plant processing, preliminary engineering and a full feasibility study
1972
Discovered by Western Mining Corporation (WMC)