USA based uranium: energy and security30 Jul 2025 07:52
Article mid July
n. Russia also continued flooding U.S. markets with cheap uranium after the disarmament agreement ended in 2013.
Now, world events may change this dynamic.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted a U.S. ban on Russian uranium, to be phased in over several years, with a full-stop by 2028. The ban, combined with nuclear’s renewed popularity in the U.S., is restarting domestic uranium operations.
Newer mining techniques are also making U.S. deposits cost competitive again, said Melbye, noting that at least six member companies of the trade group he leads have restarted their U.S. operations.
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