THE WORLD URANIUM MINING INDUSTRY: THE STATE AND DEVELOPMENT FORECAST
The capabilities of major uranium mining companies to satisfy reactor requirements during the period until 2030 are evaluated using the recent data on the development forecast for the world nuclear power industry published by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) in 2009. Changes in the uranium resource base of the majors by 2030 and the cost structure of reserves put into development are shown. The main problems the companies face to ensure the future development of uranium mining facilities are outlined. OAO Atomredmetzoloto's main results are given and its most important lines of activity to strengthen the uranium resource base and increase uranium production are characterized.