U.S. uranium production more than triples to highest level since 2017

U.S. uranium concentrate output reached 2.1 million pounds in 2025, more than triple 2024's volume and the highest annual production in eight years, driven by rising demand for nuclear fuel.

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d EIA Today in Energy U.S. uranium production more than tripled in 2025 and was the highest since 2017 — In 2025, uranium concentrate production in the United States totaled 2.1 million pounds of triuranium octoxide (U3O8), the base component of nuclear reactor…

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nrc.gov Fuel Fabrication | Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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