Uranium is a naturally occurring metallic element that has been present in the Earth’s crust since formation of the planet. Like many other minerals, uranium was deposited on land by volcanic action, …
In this report, EIA provides detailed data on U.S. uranium production activities from 2010 through 2024.
Natural uranium is a mixture of three isotopes: 234U,235U, and 238U. The most common isotope is 238U; it makes up over 99% of natural uranium. All three isotopes behave the same chemically, but …
Uranium is a radioactive heavy metal that occurs naturally in the earth in the form of minerals and can be processed into a silver-colored metal. It is found in small amounts in rocks, soil, surface and …
Enriched uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants and in nuclear weapons. Depleted uranium, a byproduct of uranium processing, is used in military and medical applications.
Uranium is a naturally occurring metallic element that has been present in the Earth’s crust since formation of the planet. Like many other minerals, uranium was deposited on land by volcanic action, …
Individual country reports offer detailed information on recent developments in uranium exploration and production, on environmental activities, regulatory requirements and on relevant national uranium …