Problem

Long-term shortage of uranium resources

Other Names:
Uranium ores and concentrates shortage
Excessive cost of uranium fuel
Incidence:

An anticipated long-term shortage of uranium resources for domestic and military uses activated intense geological exploration in the 1960s and 70s, with several new uranium mines being opened around the world.

Subject(s):
Commerce Purchasing, supplying
Fundamental Sciences Metallic elements and alloys
Industry Products
Resources Energy
Resources Minerals
Resources Resources
Societal Problems Scarcity
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
08.08.2019 – 17:40 CEST