René Muschter
Research Expert covering Industry & Mobility
Global uranium mining industry - statistics & facts
Global uranium mine production reached 60,213 metric tons in 2024, nearly 44 percent above the 41,719 metric tons extracted in 2005. As the primary fuel for nuclear power plants, uranium sits at the center of energy security discussions across major economies. Australia holds the world’s largest known reserves: its recoverable uranium resources stood at 1,236,200 metric tons as of 2024, roughly three times Kazakhstan’s 414,800 metric tons. The country with the most uranium in the ground is not the country doing most of the digging.
