Uranium
About Uranium
Uranium is the primary fuel for nuclear power plants, which provide approximately 10% of the world's electricity and a significant share of carbon-free baseload power. Kazakhstan is the world's largest producer through in-situ leach mining operations. Renewed interest in nuclear energy as a clean energy source and the development of small modular reactors are driving increased demand for uranium.
Primary Uses
Top Producing Countries
Quick Facts
- Symbol
- U
- Atomic Number
- 92
- Category
- Energy Mineral
- Criticality Level
- High
- Supply Risk
- Medium
- Top Producer
- Kazakhstan
- USGS Critical List
- Listed
- EU CRM List
- Listed
Explore Uranium In Depth
Dive into detailed analysis across 11 key topics covering every aspect of the Uranium value chain.
Uses & Applications
Discover the primary industrial, technological, and commercial applications of Uranium across key sectors.
Supply Chain
Trace the Uranium supply chain from mine to market, including key intermediaries, processing hubs, and trade flows.
Mining & Processing
Learn how Uranium is extracted, concentrated, and processed into usable forms for downstream industries.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore the refining methods, purity grades, and technical specifications that define Uranium products.
Recycling
Assess the recycling potential, current recovery rates, and circular economy opportunities for Uranium.
Substitutes
Evaluate possible substitutes and alternative materials that could reduce dependence on Uranium.
Investing
Understand the investment landscape for Uranium, including equities, ETFs, futures, and direct exposure strategies.
Price
Analyze Uranium pricing mechanisms, historical trends, benchmarks, and the factors that drive market volatility.
Companies
Identify the major miners, processors, and technology companies involved in the Uranium value chain.
Projects
Review the significant mining and processing projects shaping the future supply of Uranium worldwide.
Risks
Examine the supply risks, geopolitical vulnerabilities, and strategic concerns associated with Uranium.
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