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With 28 Percent of Global Uranium, Australian Government Now Pushed to Reconsider Nuclear Ban

Australia has the most uranium reserves in the world followed by Kazakhstan and Canada.
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With 28 Percent of Global Uranium, Australian Government Now Pushed to Reconsider Nuclear Ban
Thi sphotograph taken on April 27, 2024, shows the Tihange nuclear plant from a cable car, in Huy. (Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK / Belga / AFP) / Belgium OUT Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/Belga/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Trade Minister Don Farrell has confirmed Australia possesses 28 percent of the world’s uranium, and is keen to continue exporting the resource overseas.

His comments come amid a debate over whether the country should develop nuclear power plants locally.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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