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. |