Uranium firms revive forgotten mines as price of fuel soars

What event in 2011 significantly impacted uranium mining operations?

• The global financial crisis

• The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster

• The launch of the International Space Station

• The Chernobyl disaster

Which countries are among the top producers of uranium?

• South Africa, Namibia, and Iran

• United States, Russia, and China

• France, India, and Brazil

• Kazakhstan, Canada, and Australia

What has caused a resurgence in uranium mining in the US?

• Decrease in renewable energy investments

• Discovery of new uranium deposits

• Rising demand for nuclear fuel

• Technological advancements in mining

How many new major uranium mines does the US forecast to start production over the next decade?

• 3 to 5

• 8 to 10

• 12 to 15

• 20 to 25

Which event attracted at least 10 uranium firms including Dennison Mines Corp and ISO Energy LTD?

• The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada gathering

• The annual meeting of the World Nuclear Association

• The Global Mining Summit

• The International Atomic Energy Agency conference

What is the estimated global need for uranium per year by 2040 according to the International Atomic Energy Agency?

• More than 50,000 metric tons

• More than 75,000 metric tons

• More than 100,000 metric tons

• More than 125,000 metric tons

Which two companies account for half of the global supply of uranium?

• Areva and Westinghouse

• BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto

• Energy Fuels Inc and UR Energy Inc

• Cameco Corp and Kazatomprom

What year did American uranium production hit an all-time low?

• 2022

• 1980

• 1999

• 2019

Which states are mentioned as locations where uranium mines are being revived?

• North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas

• California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado

• Wyoming, Texas, Arizona, and Utah

• Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

What geopolitical event has posed challenges for uranium shipments?

• The Brexit vote

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union

• Sanctions on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

• The US-China trade war