Commentary
Saskatchewan, one of the world’s leading sources of uranium production, recently announced a significant achievement.
“Saskatchewan is now the second largest producer of uranium in the world!” Premier Scott Moe tweeted on June 15. “Ranked third in 2021, Saskatchewan has now passed Namibia and Australia making our province a front-runner in supplying a reliable, stable and sustainable supply of uranium.”
Moe’s tweet went on to say, “With production expected to almost double in Saskatchewan this year, this increase ensures more jobs and opportunities for people right here at home. That’s growth that works for everyone.”
The World Nuclear Association’s “Uranium Production Figures, 2013-2022” confirmed this impressive statistic. While all countries rank well behind Kazakhstan in uranium enrichment, Canada has rebounded after losing a few steps in 2020 and 2021 due to mine shutdowns during COVID-19. This is largely due to the nearly $1 billion-a-year uranium industry in Saskatchewan….