Uranium mining in Kazakhstan

In the past half century, Kazakhstan has been a major source of uranium for the world's nuclear programs.

There are 17 uranium mines in the country, however, maximum output is capped at 20,000 tons per year.

The responsibility for uranium exploration falls upon two subsidiary organizations of the Ministry of Geology, “Stepgeology” in northern Kazakhstan and “Volkovgeology” in the southern part of the country.

China's uranium procurement approach includes investment in foreign mining operations.

Agreements are in place with the governments of Russia, Japan, China, Canada, India, and France.