In 2025, global uranium mine supply is projected to be 176 million pounds, while demand is expected to reach 182 million, resulting in a 6 million-pound deficit. This shortfall is expected to increase significantly over the next 15 years. By 2040, uranium demand is forecast to surge to 397 million pounds, a staggering 118% increase from 2025 levels, while supply is only expected to grow modestly to 201 million, up just 14%. The result: an anticipated deficit of 197 million po

The mining industry is currently facing several operational challenges, including shrinking ore grades, fewer new deposit discoveries, extended project timelines, and hesitant capital markets for new exploration. In response, the industry is increasingly looking toward innovation to secure future mineral supplies. One area receiving significant attention is the reprocessing of mine tailings.

For most people, tin is synonymous with the humble "tin can." But as our 2023 usage breakdown shows, this often-invisible metal is one of the most critical components of our digital lives and the green energy transition.