René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
Global uranium mining industry - statistics & facts
In line with the rise of nuclear energy since the 1950's, uranium has become a pivotal commodity. This is especially true for countries that are highly dependent on nuclear energy to fulfill their domestic energy needs. Global uranium production stood at some 49,355 metric tons in 2022. With a production of approximately 21,227 metric tons that year, Kazakhstan is the largest single producer of uranium in the world by a significant margin. Other top uranium producers include Canada, Namibia, and Australia.
