U.S. uranium production surges to highest level since 2016 in 2025

U.S. uranium production in 2025 reached 1,388,000 pounds U3O8, over double the previous year’s total. This marks the first time since 2017 that domestic output exceeded one million pounds. The Energy Information Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Energy, reported the figures. Production came from one underground mine and seven in-situ recovery operations. At the end of 2025, the combined annual capacity stood at 13.3 million pounds U3O8.

Only one conventional uranium mill remained active, with two others on standby. Expenditures for production hit USD234.7 million, the highest since 2014. Exploration and development drilling also peaked, reaching levels not seen since 2013.

Total employment in the industry for 2025 was 711 full-time person-years. The 2025 output was the highest since 2016, when production totalled 2,545,000 pounds. The 2025 figures show a significant rise in uranium production and related activities. The industry’s capacity, spending, and workforce all reflect this growth. Production levels have not been this high in nearly a decade.