{"id":203059,"date":"2025-03-19T11:46:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T11:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/?p=203059"},"modified":"2025-03-19T15:03:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T15:03:46","slug":"the-most-powerful-rock-on-earth-why-uranium-is-making-a-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/traders-insight\/the-most-powerful-rock-on-earth-why-uranium-is-making-a-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"The most powerful rock on earth: why uranium is making a comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally posted 18 March 2025 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisdomtree.eu\/fr-lu\/blog\/2025-03-18\/the-most-powerful-rock-on-earth-why-uranium-is-making-a-comeback\">The most powerful rock on earth: why uranium is making a comeback<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uranium\u2019s energy density is unparalleled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demand is set to rise, and supply might struggle to keep up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abundant uranium exists, but miners are key to unlocking its potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine flying over the Australian Outback. Below, the land stretches endlessly\u2014rugged, orange, and seemingly lifeless. But beneath the surface lies something powerful enough to light up entire cities. It\u2019s not oil, gas, or coal. It\u2019s a rock. And just one kilogram of it contains hundreds of thousands of times the energy in one kilogram of coal<sup>1<\/sup>. The rock is uranium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For decades, uranium has fuelled the world\u2019s most potent energy source: nuclear power. Yet, its journey has been anything but smooth, marked by booms, busts, and controversy. Now, as the world races to secure sustainable energy sources, uranium is back in the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s driving this renewed interest? What does the future hold? And how can investors tap into this opportunity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"uranium\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uranium: a highly energy-dense material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uranium\u2019s energy density is unparalleled. One kilogram of uranium produces 3.9 million megajoules of energy, compared to just 24 megajoules from coal. This is because uranium is fissile\u2014it sustains a nuclear chain reaction, generating immense energy. In contrast, fossil fuels like oil and gas rely on simple combustion, yielding far less energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 1: Uranium\u2019s energy density vs other fuels (megajoules\/kg)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"586\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-1100x586.jpg\" alt=\"Uranium\u2019s energy density vs other fuels (megajoules\/kg)\" class=\"wp-image-203060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-1100x586.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-700x373.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-1-2048x1090.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/586;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Visualcapitalist, Energy Education, World Nuclear Association, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"demand\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The supply gap is widening<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uranium is the essential raw material for nuclear power, and several factors are driving demand growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewed political support<\/strong> \u2013 since 2022, nuclear energy has been classified as \u201cgreen\u201d under the EU Taxonomy framework, recognising its role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This marks a major shift in policy<sup>2<\/sup>.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rising Energy Demand<\/strong> \u2013 artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, and cryptocurrencies are consuming more power, forcing companies and governments to seek sustainable solutions.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advancements in small modular reactors (SMRs)<\/strong> \u2013 small modular reactors offer scalable, decentralised nuclear power. Tech giants like Google and Amazon have already signed agreements to use SMRs for their data centres.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 2: The uranium supply gap is expected to widen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"709\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-1100x709.jpg\" alt=\"The uranium supply gap is expected to widen\" class=\"wp-image-203061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-1100x709.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-700x451.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ibkrcampus.eu\/campus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/03\/18-d-03-nuclear-2-2048x1320.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1100px; aspect-ratio: 1100\/709;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: Visualcapitalist, UxC, December 2023. Forecasts from 2023 and onwards. <strong>Forecasts are not an indicator of future performance and any investments are subject to risks and uncertainties.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While demand is surging, supply remains constrained. For years, low prices discouraged new mining investment. Now, with demand accelerating, supply is struggling to keep up. Given that new uranium mines take 10\u201315 years to become operational<sup>3<\/sup>, a significant supply deficit is expected, likely supporting higher prices in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"miners\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion: uranium resources are abundant but underutilised<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The World Nuclear Association\u2019s 2021 estimates show that uranium resources are plentiful, with the top 10 countries holding the largest reserves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 3: World Nuclear Association\u2019s 2021 uranium resource estimates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Tonnes (U)<\/th><th>% of world<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>1,684,100<\/td><td>28%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kazakhstan<\/td><td>815,200<\/td><td>13%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>588,500<\/td><td>10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russia<\/td><td>480,900<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Namibia<\/td><td>470,100<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Africa<\/td><td>320,900<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niger<\/td><td>311,100<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brazil<\/td><td>276,800<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China<\/td><td>223,900<\/td><td>4%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: World Nuclear Association, May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, uranium production remains highly concentrated. In 2022, the top producers were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 4: Uranium top producers in 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Country<\/th><th>Tonnes (U)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kazakhstan<\/td><td>21,227<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada<\/td><td>7351<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Namibia<\/td><td>5613<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia<\/td><td>4553<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uzbekistan (est.)<\/td><td>3300<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Russia<\/td><td>2508<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Niger<\/td><td>2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>China (est.)<\/td><td>1700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India (est.)<\/td><td>600<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: World Nuclear Association, May 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kazakhstan alone accounted for 43% of global uranium production in 2022, followed by Canada (15%) and Namibia (11%). While uranium resources are abundant, production must expand to meet rising demand. As nuclear energy adoption grows, uranium mining will play an increasingly crucial role in securing global energy stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uranium is making a comeback, and with its unmatched energy density and growing demand, it presents a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalise on the future of nuclear energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>1<\/sup> Visualcapitalist, Energy Education, World Nuclear Association, 2023.<br><sup>2<\/sup> European Commission, 2022.<br><sup>3<\/sup> International Energy Agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine flying over the Australian Outback. Below, the land stretches endlessly\u2014rugged, orange, and seemingly lifeless. But beneath the surface lies something powerful enough to light up entire cities. 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