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U.S.Uranium Reserves by Forward-Cost                                          
Data for: 2003
Release Date: June 2004
Next Release: Not determined

U.S.Uranium Reserves by Forward-Cost Category, Year-End 1993-2003
(Million Pounds U3O8)
Year $30 per pound $50 per pound $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
   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.
   Sources: Estimated by Energy Information Administration, Office of Coal, Nuclear, Electric and Alternate Fuels, based on 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).