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Uranium
Strategic ResourceEnergy • uranium • 1 deposit(s)
Canada has world's highest-grade uranium deposits. Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin contains Cigar Lake and McArthur River - among the richest uranium deposits globally. Canada was #2 global producer until mine suspensions.
Athabasca Basin Uranium Deposits
Saskatchewan
producingExport Ready
Grade: 15 %U3O8 - World's highest-grade uranium. Cigar Lake averages 15% U3O8 vs. global average <1%.
Security:1/5Regulatory:2/5Environmental:2/5
Proved500.00K tonne(recoverable)
📊Data Quality
Quality Tier:proved
Confidence:90%
As of:2025-01-01
✓No data quality warnings
Sources
- Uranium Resources Report
Natural Resources Canada, 2025 - World Nuclear Association Country Profile
World Nuclear Association, 2024
Base Case
Basis: recoverable (not applied)
= 15.0%
Gross Value
$110.00BmodeledState Value
$16.50BmodeledNotes: Cameco and Orano operations. Canada holds ~10% of global uranium reserves.