5 Countries With the Largest Uranium Reserves in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries with the largest uranium reserves in the world. For more countries, head on over to 15 Countries With the Largest Uranium Reserves in the World.

5. Republic of Namibia

Uranium Reserves as of 2019 in tonnes: 504,200

The Republic of Namibia is a Southern African country that gained independence from South Africa in 1990. The country was the world’s third largest producer of uranium, and the largest in Africa, in 2021. Several global uranium mining companies play a major role in the Namibian mining industry. These include the Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO), Paladin Energy Ltd (OTCMKTS:PALAF), and the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC). Namibia produced 5,753 tonnes of Uranium in 2021.