| Table 3. U.S. Uranium Reserves by Forward-Cost Category, Year-End 1993-2008 (Million Pounds U3O8) |
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| Year | Forward-cost Category | ||
| Up to $30 per pound | Up to $50 per pound | Up to $100 per pound | |
| 1993 | 292 | 952 | 1,511 |
| 1994 | 294 | 953 | 1,501 |
| 1995 | 290 | 947 | 1,493 |
| 1996 | 285 | 939 | 1,480 |
| 1997 | 281 | 931 | 1,466 |
| 1998 | 276 | 923 | 1,452 |
| 1999 | 274 | 908 | 1,432 |
| 2000 | 271 | 904 | 1,430 |
| 2001 | 268 | 899 | 1,422 |
| 2002 | 266 | 896 | 1,418 |
| 2003 | 265 | 890 | 1,414 |
| 2008 | 102 | 539 | 1,227 |
| Note: Uranium reserves that could be recovered as a byproduct of phosphate and copper mining are not included in these reserves. Reserves values in forward-cost categories are cumulative; that is, the quantity at each level of forward cost includes all reserves at the lower costs.No estimates were made for 2004-2007. See EIA Glossary for definition of reserves. "Reserves," as reported here, do not necessarily imply compliance with U.S. or Canadian government definitions for purposes of investment disclosure. Sources: Estimated by Energy Information Administration, Office of Coal, Nuclear, Electric and Alternate Fuels, based on company reports; industry conferences; U.S. Department of Energy, Grand Junction Office, files; and Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-858, "Uranium Industry Annual Survey," Schedule A, Uranium Raw Material Activities (1984-2002) and Form EIA-851A, "Domestic Uranium Production Report" (2003). For 2008, a comprehensive revision was undertaken, with significant changes made due to depletion, reclamation, and higher extraction costs. |
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U.S. Uranium Reserves Estimates
Data for: 2008 | Release Date: July 2010 | Next Release Date: Discontinued
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has updated its estimates of uranium reserves for year-end 2008. This represents the first revision of the estimates since 2004. The update is based on analysis of company annual reports, any additional information reported by companies at conferences and in news releases, personal contacts, and expert judgment.