Kazakhstan powers ahead in global uranium market

Kazakhstan increased its uranium production by 11% in 2025, reaching 25,800 tons, state nuclear company Kazatomprom announced.

Production is expected to rise further in 2026, with forecasts ranging between 27,500 and 29,000 tons, contingent on adequate availability of sulfuric acid, a critical component in uranium processing, Caliber.Az reports, citing the company.

Last year, a new sulfuric acid plant was commissioned in southern Kazakhstan by a Kazakh subsidiary of the Russian fertilizer producer EuroChem. The facility has already begun production, ensuring a more stable supply of the chemical for the country’s uranium sector.

Kazakhstan, one of the world’s largest uranium producer, continues to expand its output, reinforcing its strategic position in the global nuclear fuel market.

By Vafa Guliyeva