Uranium 2022
Resources, Production and Demand
Uranium is the main raw material fuelling all nuclear fission reactors today. Countries
around the world use it to reliably generate low-carbon electricity, process heat
and hydrogen as part of their plans to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy
security and supply. There is no nuclear fission power possible – of whatever kind
– without uranium.
This 29th edition of the “Red Book”, a recognised world reference on uranium jointly
prepared by the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA), provides analyses and information from 54 uranium producing and consuming
countries. The present edition reviews world uranium market fundamentals and presents
data on global uranium exploration, resources, production and reactor-related requirements.
It offers updated information on established uranium production centres and mine development
plans, as well as projections of nuclear generating capacity and reactor-related requirements
through 2040.
Published on May 11, 2023 Latest available edition in: French, Japanese
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