Uranium is the primary component of nuclear power reactors’ fuel and must be managed properly in a safe and sustainable manner. The typical annual production of natural uranium world-wide is between 55,000 and 65,000 tons of uranium (metal equivalent).

The overall objective of the IAEA Uranium Production Cycle (UPC) Network is to enhance member States’ knowledge and information sharing in the fields of exploration, discovery and assessment of resources; prefeasibility and feasibility studies; mining and processing development including technology selection and testing; construction and operation of mining facilities; and the appropriate closure of Uranium production sites where the resource has been depleted. All these areas must be based on best practices, aim for a minimal adverse impact on the environment and society and bring benefits to local and national communities and economies.

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