Which among the following has the world’s largest reserves of uranium?
- Australia
- Canada
- Russian Federation
- USA
Explanation
Option (a) is correct
- Top 5 Countries with the Largest Uranium Reserves:
- Australia: Largest uranium reserves globally with 3.6 million tonnes, home to some of the richest ore, making it the leading nuclear fuel resource nation.
- Kazakhstan: World’s top uranium producer, supplying about 40% of global output annually; holds nearly 3 million tonnes, mainly via in-situ leaching.
- Canada: Third in reserves with 1.7 million tonnes; the Athabasca Basin hosts the highest-grade uranium deposits in the world.
- Russia: Around 1.2 million tonnes of reserves, powering its civil nuclear plants and military programmes.
- Namibia: Africa’s uranium hub, with about 1 million tonnes, exports most of its supply to Europe & Asia.
